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Read more about the article Walking and Talking Shvil Yisrael – with Jamie Salter

Walking and Talking Shvil Yisrael – with Jamie Salter

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/Hot Topics/Israel/Weekly News Update
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  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 than usual. In the wake…

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Read more about the article Day 10, Shvil Yisrael: From Gazit Junction to Mount Yona (19km)

Day 10, Shvil Yisrael: From Gazit Junction to Mount Yona (19km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:December 24, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
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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 seeking authorization through official government…

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Read more about the article Day 7, Shvil Yisrael: Lower Nachal Amud to Tiberias Illit (16km)

Day 7, Shvil Yisrael: Lower Nachal Amud to Tiberias Illit (16km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:September 13, 2020
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I was feeling a little stuck. It was getting on for nearly two months since I had done the last section.  This next section of the trail, coming so close…

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Read more about the article Day 6, Shvil Yisrael: Nahal Amud (19 km)

Day 6, Shvil Yisrael: Nahal Amud (19 km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:July 22, 2020
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Hiking in the Heat of the Summer So this section was going to have to be handled a little differently than the previous five. It was now the heat of…

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Read more about the article Day 4, Shvil Yisrael: Dishon to Tzivon Junction (15.5 km)

Day 4, Shvil Yisrael: Dishon to Tzivon Junction (15.5 km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:June 29, 2020
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It’s been a long commute to get to the beginning of this fourth segment – actually slightly longer (by bus) than the previous week which is counter-intuitive and also psychologically…

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Read more about the article Day 3, Shvil Yisrael: Koach Fortress to Dishon (15km)

Day 3, Shvil Yisrael: Koach Fortress to Dishon (15km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:June 22, 2020
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I was trying to figure something out as I prepared for the trail this week - why has it become such an important and meaningful – and exciting – part…

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Read more about the article Day 2, Shvil Yisrael: Kfar Giladi to Koach Fortress (21km)

Day 2, Shvil Yisrael: Kfar Giladi to Koach Fortress (21km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:June 15, 2020
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By 10 am (I had left my home in Jerusalem at 6 am), I was back at the marker where I finished my hike last week next to the Kfar…

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Read more about the article Day 1, Shvil Yisrael: Tel Dan to Kfar Giladi (13.5 km)

Day 1, Shvil Yisrael: Tel Dan to Kfar Giladi (13.5 km)

  • Post author:Makom Israel
  • Post published:June 8, 2020
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I'm calling this day, 'day 1' of the Israel trail. But it must have been about twenty years since I first outlined to myself, and often to others, my ambition…

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Read more about the article Eyes Wide Open Film Guide

Eyes Wide Open Film Guide

  • Post author:Makom
  • Post published:December 1, 2011
  • Post category:Arts & Books Resources/Educational Material
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This documentary film created by Paula Weiman-Kelman follows American Jews visiting Israel. The production approached Makom to write a guide. We focused on specific moments, certain people, particular comments, and…

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