John Hyrcanus – Push Out, Dig In
It's not easy to be second. The second ruler of the miraculous independent state founded after the Maccabean revolt was Judah Maccabee's nephew. As the…
ABC’s in Lachish
We're marking the days to the holiday of Shavuot, the festival of weeks, and the time when we traditionally celebrate the giving of the Torah…
On the Road Again
One topic which fascinates me is the development of roads as a mirror of human settlement. I recently spoke at the 50th anniversary of Moshav…
Two All-Beef Patties, Special Sauce
Last week I led a tour of the Beit Shemesh area. We visited the tomb of Dan (son of Jacob), Mony Winery, Tel Beit Shemesh…
Chalk Talk
Wanna work long hours? Get dirty, burn yourself on candles, lightbulbs? Work in the pouring rain and the heat of Israel summer? Have access to…
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