Category: Land of Israel
Mt. Bental: The Valley of Tears and Israel-Syria Border
Mt. Bental: In one site you can see deep into Syri ... Read more Mt. Bental: The Valley of Tears and Israel-Syria Border
David v. Goliath, The View from Tel Azeka and the Elah Valley
This is where Israelite pride was restored, the Ph ... Read more David v. Goliath, The View from Tel Azeka and the Elah Valley
In Praise of the Brave IDF Heroes on the Gaza Border
If you only get news about Israel from CNN you may ... Read more In Praise of the Brave IDF Heroes on the Gaza Border
Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerushalaim #51
Today in Israel we celebrate the day 51 years ago ... Read more Jerusalem Day, Yom Yerushalaim #51
Making Sense of ‘West Bank,’ ‘Judea and Samaria’ and areas ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’
The origin and meaning of terms referring to the ' ... Read more Making Sense of ‘West Bank,’ ‘Judea and Samaria’ and areas ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’
Saul’s Death and David’s Curse: Mount Gilboa
Saul's death, David's curse, Gideon's army, Elisha ... Read more Saul’s Death and David’s Curse: Mount Gilboa
Staying Safe in Israel, Summer and Winter, Advice and Resources
Ten teenagers on a school hike were recently kille ... Read more Staying Safe in Israel, Summer and Winter, Advice and Resources
Israel’s 70th Independence Day
On the 5th of Iyar 5708 (May 15, 1948), the two th ... Read more Israel’s 70th Independence Day
How Much Should I Tip in Israel?
One of the most common questions I'm asked as a to ... Read more How Much Should I Tip in Israel?
The Jewish Calendar and Your Israel Trip
If you don't plan your trip to Israel with the Heb ... Read more The Jewish Calendar and Your Israel Trip
5 Non-Tourist-Sites to Transform your Israel Trip
Want to tour in Israel but avoid the standard tour ... Read more 5 Non-Tourist-Sites to Transform your Israel Trip
Layers: Tel Me a Story (The Land of Israel, Jerusalem, and the layers of history and meaning that define it)
In ancient times before the written word there was ... Read more Layers: Tel Me a Story (The Land of Israel, Jerusalem, and the layers of history and meaning that define it)
Layers: The Story of Jerusalem Stone
The story of how a dead crustacean 70 million year ... Read more Layers: The Story of Jerusalem Stone
Wild Places in Israel, Close By
There are wild places, where you can experience na ... Read more Wild Places in Israel, Close By
Crossing the Jordan
Here, in this nondescript bend in a small river, d ... Read more Crossing the Jordan
Is it Safe to Travel to Israel?
The short answer is yes. Traveling to Israel is sa ... Read more Is it Safe to Travel to Israel?