Wine Festival in Qumran
We have just finished the counting of the Omer – 49 days between the bringing of the barley harvest starting on the day after the…
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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
Wheat, Wine, Olives
In the Bible, seven species are listed as being indigenous to Israel: Grapes, Olives, Pomegranates, Figs, Dates, Wheat and Barley. Of these, three are considered…
Mt. Sinai to England – Codex Sinaiticus
The Dead Sea Scrolls have enjoyed the spotlight since their discovery in 1947. Within the approximately 1000 fragments found in the caves above Qumran, Israel,…
Beer Sheva (Ancient) Art Scene
One of the difficulties in Israel is how to preserve the past while providing for the future. Because of the extensive archaeological record in Israel,…
Armenian Pottery in Jerusalem
It’s a Jerusalem story involving the British, Armenian Christians, and Moslems. In the 1920’s the British facilitate the return to Jerusalem of Armenian Christian ceramic…
Oy and Joy
I’ve tried not to write about Coronavirus here – not not let it seep into my writing on this blog and it’s almost impossible. For…
