House of Bones
I went to school to learn philosophy and I work as a tour guide. It may seem as though these two fields are totally unrelated;…
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About Israel by Leiah
Israel has a story for everyone. Whether you are interested in history, culture or current affairs, let Leiah Jaffe help you to discover the story – your story. Leiah can help you plan your trip with a special emphasis on your goals, whether they are educational, spiritual, intellectual or recreational. Using interactive guiding techniques, you will discover connections between different ideas and how they relate to you, your family or your community.
Specialized tours are available which focus on Biblical themes, wine, nature or Israel’s start-up technology (both modern and ancient).
Join me and be a part of Israel’s story.
Recent Posts
Tents or Houses?
When looking at the interface between biblical text and archaeology, we need to determine to what degree broken walls, fragments and stones can tell the…
Living in Tents
We approach the season of Sukkot, when Jews are commanded to live in tents to remember the 40 years of living in the desert before…
Games in the Negev
My family is obsessive about playing games. As a little girl growing up in Minnesota, playing games with my grandparents and cousins was the activity…
Dimona – Gateway to the World
Dimona, deep into the Negev, is off the beaten track. Best known for its nuclear power plant, and Nabatean remains, the development town is not…
Ecstasy in Arad
Ecstasy – being so overwhelmed by faith that one loses oneself – has always been a part of religious devotion. The question is: how do…
