Passover and the Cultivation of Empathy
“Don’t you know, each day and age, one and all must see himself, as though having escaped Egypt?” Alma Zohar, “From Egypt” Passover takes us
Day 12, Shvil Yisrael: HaMovil Junction to Kibbutz Yagur (26 km)
I think ‘ayn hanachot’ would be the correct phrase in Hebrew. Normally used to mean ‘no discounts’ when shopping, but also colloquially it means ‘sorry,
Israel’s 2021 Elections: The Parties and their Policies by Ittay Flescher
We break down where each party stands on critical issues
Day 11, Shvil Yisrael: From Mount Yona to HaMovil Junction (15km)
I’m right in the middle of the Lower Galil and I feel that progress is slow. Nothing wrong with slow. But the trail has turned
Essential Podcasts about Israel for 2021
Podcasts are one of the best ways to connect to the stories, ideas, and people that animate modern Israel. No matter your political persuasion or
Walking and Talking Shvil Yisrael – with Jamie Salter
Jamie Salter is a veteran Israel guide and educator. With the outbreak of COVID-19, he found himself with much more time on his hands
Israel Education: The Next Edge
In the summer of 2020, Makom published Israel Education: The Next Edge (edited by Jonny Ariel), a book that presents fresh ideas, from a wide
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020
Five Must-Watch New TV Shows from Israel in 2020 By Ittay Flescher 2020 has been a year with fewer international visitors to Israel than ever
Day 10, Shvil Yisrael: From Gazit Junction to Mount Yona (19km)
It was a little silly to hike today. Probably even dangerous. The hike would never have been permitted if it had been an official group
