The Hula Valley: Renewing an Ancient Promise
Land of Covenant, Conquest, and Giants: The Hula Valley is woven into the Jewish story, its soil steeped in legend. To the north rises Har Dov, associated symbolically with Abraham’s covenantal promise of the land, though the exact site of Brit Bein HaBetarim—the Covenant of the Pieces—remains unknown. Nearby lie the Waters of Merom, where Joshua led the Israelites to victory against a formidable Canaanite coalition.
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In the Shadows of History: Rabbi Yehuda Margoza
The Jaffa Jewish Cemetery goes unnoticed by most visitors, and even by its own residents. Its founder also remains somewhat "hidden" behind the name of the famous street "Yehuda Margoza." In reality, this refers to Yehuda Mé Raguza - meaning Yehuda from the city of Raguza, today’s Dubrovnik in Croatia.
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Discovering Nabi Musa: The Desert Tomb of Moses
Deep in the Judean Desert sits a site that feels as timeless as the sand surrounding it. This is Nabi Musa, a place considered by many to be one of the holiest locations in the region.
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“Sorry for the Question”: a window into today’s Israel
If you have a basic knowledge of Hebrew and want to deepen your understanding of today’s Israel - beyond the headlines, beyond Ben-Gurion Airport, beyond stereotypes - this show is a remarkable entry point. The official YouTube channel offers full episodes with clear, accessible language, ideal for learners and curious viewers alike. It allows you to sit in the room with communities you may have never met and hear their stories, struggles, humor, and everyday realities - in t
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A heart that connects: Jerusalem, Acheinu, and the promise of Jewish–Muslim fraternity
Jerusalem can be named in one word: connection. Stones reach for the sky. Pilgrims reach for one another. Prayers in many tongues rise through the same air and find their way to the One who hears them all. In a season of grief and fear, the city whispers the same invitation it has offered for generations. Come closer. First to God. Then to one another.
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