The (Second) Richest Man in the World
Elon Musk? Bill Gates? These are part of the class of super-rich in today's world. In the ancient world control over technology, production, and transportation…
Herod’s Gardens
Herod, Herod in a land so arid, How did your garden grow? With cypress, pine, and bonsai olive trees, That's how your garden grew! Herod…
Fundamentals in Hebron
Ownership and control of holy places is very much in the news these days in Israel. Whether from committees sitting thousands of miles away or…
What’s it 444?
Now that the holidays of Tishrei are behind us, time for another season of Places in Your Neighborhood. This year, our trips will include places…
Location, Location, Location
According to Real Estate agents, there are only three relevant factors when selling a house: location, location and location. When choosing a location for a…
Touch the Divine
As you turn off of the main road in the Moslem Quarter, Rechov HaGai, a sudden stillness fills the air. You can hear yourself think…
