August 6 th
A virtual tour of Masada
Masada is Israel's national site and a place of great desert beauty. We'll share the story of the builder, King Herod, and the story of the zealots in their war against the Roman army.
Masada is first of all, a symbolic site to Israelis today. It represents the national aspirations and demonstrates the connection of the nation to the land.
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August 13th
A virtual tour of Beer Sheva
The term "From Dan to Beer Sheva" appears many times in the Bible. It is marking the core of the land of Israel and the core of Biblical history. The site is also connected to the lives of the Patriarchs and the prophet Elijah went through the town on his way to mount Horeb. Beer Sheva in on UNESCO's list as a site of world heritage.
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August 20th
A virtual tour of Tel Arad
Arad is one of the great archeological questions in Israel. Amazing central paining with walls, streets and water system that was abandoned around 2500 years ago. On top of the early Bronze town stands a temple that was a miniature replica of the Jerusalem Temple. Many of the artifacts found are made of copper. That indicates the rich trade Arad had with the copper mines in the southern Negev, an Egyptian territory back then.
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August 27st
A virtual tour of Lachish
Second only to Jerusalem in its significance, Lachish was a city and a major fortress. In the palace of king Sannacharib in Assyria, a depiction was found showing the conquest of Lachish by the Assyrian army. The largest gate house in the country was found in Lachish, including the "Lachish letters".
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September 3th
A virtual tour of Herodion
The famous desert palace and fortress built by king Herod close to Jerusalem is a true surprise. Decades of excavations had revealed the splendor of the palace that Herod chose to be his final resting place. The fortress was occupied by the Zealots during the Jewish Roman wars. In the Bar Kochva revolt, the rebels used the fortress as well. The sarcophagus of Herod was found in 2007 in the site.
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September 10th
A virtual tour of Beit – Guvrin. (Maresha)
This is a unique site. The area has thousands of caves due to the unusual geology in that part of the country. That was a mining area for plaster that was used all around the country to paint and decorate the lavish Roman villas. There is a whole subterranean town with living quarters, Columbaria, bell caves, burial caves etc. The Amphitheatre of Beit Guvrin is of special beauty.
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September 17th
A virtual tour of Shiloh
Long before Jerusalem was chosen to be the sole place of worship, there was Shiloh. The first religious – national gathering place for the tribes of Israel. That was the location of the Tabernacle for nearly 400 years. Shiloh played a central part in the days of the Judges of Israel until its destruction by the Philistines after the battle of Eben – Ezer.
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September 24th
Jerusalem, episode 1 – walls & gates in the city over the ages
The walls and gates of Jerusalem played a central role in the city's history. With more than 20 conquests and total destruction, the city walls & gates were built over and over again. Focusing on the current walls (16 century) we'll tell the story of some of the main gates of the city in the past.
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October 1nd
Jerusalem, episode 2 - The mount of Olives
The mount of Olives played an important role in Temple rituals. That's were the Red Heifer was offered etc. In the ministry of Jesus, the mountain is mentioned often. The western slope, over looking the city, was the location of the garden of Gethsemane. Somewhere on the mountain the ascension took place and the Christian world is waiting for the second coming of Jesus around the same location. On the eastern slope was the town of Bethany, the home of Marry, Martha & Lazarus. When ever in Jerusalem, Jesus used to leave the city and spend the nights with his disciples on the mount of Olives.
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October 8nd
Jerusalem, episode 3 – the "Via Dolorosa", "The way of the Cross"
The walk that Jesus walked to Mount Calvary is one of the most meaningful events in Christianity. Walking the path in Jerusalem is the high light to many that visit the city. Since there are two possible locations for mount Calvary (The Garden Tomb and the church the Holy Sepulcher), technically, there should be two paths. We'll walk the path and focus on the story of the Via Dolorosa.
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