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Posted on January 14, 2021

Some Like it Hot – Hamat Tiberias

When winter is returning and the days are getting colder, I remember fondly the warmth of summer. I like it hot and I'm not alone.…

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Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

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…

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Posted on July 9, 2020June 16, 2020

The Kitos War

In the history of Jerusalem, the events surrounding the Bar Cochva revolt provide one of the saddest chapters. The grassroots, guerrilla war waged by Jews…

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Posted on November 28, 2018

Spell of the Dead Sea

I just returned from a trip to the Dead Sea - one of my favorite places.  Like for many travelers, the Dead Sea has me…

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Posted on November 1, 2018

Change is Hard

Historical facts are presented as hard fast numbers. Historical periods start and end on particular dates as marked by large scale changes in sovereignty or…

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Posted on August 29, 2017

Beit Shearim – A Gated Community?

If you forced me to pick my favorite spots in Israel, Beit Shearim would be up near the top. So I am always happy to…

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