The String (Harp) Bridge of Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s newest landmark is the Harp Bridge.
This is a bit of old news, as it was inaugurated in June 2008. But since I talk about it every time I drive through Jerusalem with my tourists, and it is visible from almost everywhere in the city, it deserves a mention here.
18th Marathon in Jerusalem
The number 18 has special meaning in Jewish traditions. 18 is of course the age when generally a young person becomes mature (some do, some don’t). When written with Hebrew letters it says: hai, which mean life or alive.
Olives, Olive Trees, Olive Oil
Today most of us think of olives and olive oil primarily as foods. And for very good reasons. Olive oil is considered to be one of the healthiest oils to use in food and food production.
Sitting Solo at The Western Wall
My tourists go crazy with me sometimes. Here I have traveled the country, crisscrossed the country, been up and down more times than I can remember
Water Water Flowing
There are things that can only be experienced at certain times of the year in Israel. You have to know when and where to go for these special experiences.
Beit Shean (Scythopolis) – A Gem
Beit Shean is located in the Jordan Valley, some 30 km south of the Sea of Galilee. It is considered one of the oldest towns of Israel.
Changing Times with Dry Bones
I like to start my week with something funny, and nothing has ever been funnier to me than Yaacov Kirchen and his Dry Bones. This time I have also included his comments on why (see below). I try to stay away from politics on this blog, but sometimes it is just not possible.
Storm on the Dead Sea
As a tour guide I am always on the road. I see the same places again and again. But every so often land and nature give me surprises.That happened yesterday, as I was touring Masada and the Dead Sea.
Tu B’Shvat, Tree Planting, Dried Fruits
The almond trees are blooming, filling the landscape with more color of pink and white on green and brown. It is a sign for the end of winter and the coming of spring. It is Tu B’Shvat