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In this original and evocative book, we accompany Raja on six walks taken between 1978 and 2006. The earlier forays are peaceful affairs, allowing our guide to meditate at length on the character of his native land, a terrain of olive trees on terraced hillsides, luxuriant valleys carved by sacred springs, carpets of wild iris and hyacinth, and ancient monasteries built over 1,000 years ago. Shehadeh’s love for this magical place saturates his renderings of its history and topography.

This extraordinary book is the result of Saul Bellow’s sojourn in Israel in 1975. A personal record of his stay—his experiences and impressions—as well as a meditation, it crackles with wit and controversy on America’s relationship with this embattled country.

The first person ever to complete the perilous 10,000 mile journey across the inscrutable desert landscape of the Middle East, Bruce Feiler, a fifth generation Southern Jew, embarks upon a quest to reconnect with the stories of the Bible, and uncover fresh answers to profound questions. This...

One part adventure story, one part archaeological detective work, one part spiritual exploration, Walking The Bible vividly recounts an inspiring personal odyssey—by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel—through the greatest stories ever told. Feeling a desire to reconnect to the Bible...

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Con una población de alrededor de 7,59 millones de habitantes, la mayoría de los cuales son judíos, Israel es el único Estado judío del mundo. Desde su fundación en 1948, las fronteras de Israel e incluso el derecho a existir del propio Estado, han estado sujeto a controversias, especialmente entre sus vecinos árabes.

Israel: The Land of Resilience” invites you on a journey through a country where history and innovation converge at every turn, creating a unique laboratory for human resilience. As your Israeli tour guide, I’ll take you beyond the typical tourist routes (though I know those pretty well too) to discover the authentic stories and unexpected wisdom found across this small but remarkably diverse land. Each episode explores a different region of Israel – from the hills of the Galilee where farmers blend ancient agricultural practices with modern techniques, to the communities near Gaza where...

Walk the Holy land and learn from Andre your tour guide in Israel First Century Journey in a chronological order From Birth to Resurrection www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com/academy

Hear the stories and absorb the wisdom of top Israeli industry and community leaders.Hosted by Career Up Now community members : Paul Samberg, Daniel Gable, Sophia Felson, Rachel Alexander, Ben Rappaport, Jonathan Hoffman, and Aaron Feigelman.Career Up Now’s mission is to build a community that empowers emerging professionals to advance in their careers while incorporating universal Jewish values into their lives, through innovative networking and education opportunities with industry and community leaders.This podcast was made possible by the generous support of the Adam and Gila Milstein ...

Chen Shoval, an Israeli Emissary in Tulsa Oklahoma, wants to share the full spectrum of simple stories that make up the wonderfully complicated place that is modern day Israel. Join Chen as we meet the everyday people and places that you might miss on a tour in person.