Like Clay in the Hands of the Potter
One of the most compelling piyyutim poems in the Yom Kippur prayers (piyyut here) compares the relationship between Man and God through metaphors centering around…
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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).
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Recent Posts
Happy Birthday, Man!
Earlier this week we celebrated Rosh HaShana – the Jewish New Year – which marks the creation of man by God at the culmination of…
Dead Sea Dead – A New Twist
The Dead Sea is one of my favorite places, perhaps because of its other-worldly feel. The entire area is full of surprises and mysteries. On…
Today, I am Israeli
Today, I am Israeli. It’s a weird feeling that creeps up on me during this time of year. The time of year when we mark,…
Path and Passion
As we come up to Easter week, the Old City of Jerusalem becomes more and more crowded. Many of the Catholic Christian pilgrims remember Jesus’s…
Canine Archaeologist
Dogs and archaeologists have one thing in common – they both like to dig. Many teams of archaeologists came in the 19th century searching for…
