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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 340

Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am

Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am

The Letters of Light Sculpture Garden at the new Israel National Library. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
May 18, 2024, 7:32 am
See Jerusalem’s beautiful art parks, where (almost) no graven images can be found
The Holy City has long had a de facto ban on statues in the human form, as per the second of the Ten Commandments, but that doesn’t mean sculptures are completely off the menu
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
The rear view of the old Mekor Haim synagogue. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
May 11, 2024, 7:04 am
The tragic pre-1948 history of Jerusalem’s now-posh Mekor Haim neighborhood
The Jewish enclave south of the capital was subject to brutal Arab attacks, and holds a memorial for 12 men killed fighting for it in the War of Independence
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Exterior of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, March 2024. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
March 30, 2024, 7:06 am
An Easter visit to Mount Precipice and Jesus’s hometown of Nazareth
Despite wartime drop in tourism, the churches, basilica, White Mosque and charming old town, with spice shops, fashion and superb eateries, bustle with locals, are stunning as ever
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A mural of Reb Aryeh Levin adorns the outside of a building in Jerusalem. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
March 9, 2024, 9:22 am
Learn about Reb Aryeh, the ‘Prisoners’ Rabbi’ of pre-state Israel who visited lepers
Identifying troops’ bodies via a kabbalistic ritual and comforting the jailed, downtrodden and sick, the beloved Aryeh Levin earned a reputation for piety in early 1900s Jerusalem
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Volunteers pick pomegranates at Moshav Zrahia. (Omer Melamed)
February 10, 2024, 11:14 am
These Taglit-Birthright alumni rushed to Israel to volunteer after Oct. 7 atrocities
With most flights canceled and an active war still raging, Diaspora Jews from around the world showed their love by working fields – and sometimes just lending an attentive ear
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
David Lubin, in the light blue shirt, attends the funeral of his daughter Rose Elisheva Lubin at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on November 9, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 26, 2023, 9:37 am
Israel’s valiant Lone Soldiers have given their lives for the Jewish state since 1948
Among the casualties of the current war with Hamas are 18 brave volunteers who came from abroad to defend the country. Their history spans back to Israel’s foundation
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A view from the Malkiya Overlook. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
September 17, 2023, 9:16 am
A land with a view: Visit these scenic Israeli overlooks featuring audio guides
Scattered throughout the country’s mountains and hills are hundreds of lookout points with histories both modern and ancient. Here are just a few of them
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A multimedia production in Zedekiah's Cave in Jerusalem, August 2023. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
August 19, 2023, 10:03 am
Go ‘back to the future’ of ancient Jerusalem with these high-tech history exhibits
This summer, enjoy a wide array of cutting-edge interactive and multimedia displays highlighting the capital’s current beauty and colorful past
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Steve Gray, a member of Kibbutz Hanaton, stands in an ancient mikveh moved to the kibbutz. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
August 12, 2023, 7:46 am
Immerse yourself in the Holy Land’s history by visiting these ancient ritual baths
Essential to Jewish religious life, mikvehs can be found throughout Israel — and some tell captivating tales of life millennia ago
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A view of Jerusalem from the rooftop of the Christian Information Center. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
August 5, 2023, 8:27 am
Explore these stunning panoramic views of Jerusalem – and the histories behind them
The Holy City’s characteristic rolling hills make for a veritable wonderland of overlooks, rendered even more spectacular by the towering belfries and balconies visitors can climb
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
In Sussita, a marble pillar lies next to a platform that likely once held a statue donated by a prosperous couple who moved to Caesarea. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
May 13, 2023, 12:18 pm
Revamped as a national park, ancient Sussita’s rich history is even more accessible
Settled 2,200 years ago and razed in an earthquake in 740 CE, the Golan Heights site changed hands numerous times over the years. It is now easier to reach for intrepid visitors
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A monument at the Golani Museum, west of Tiberias. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
April 22, 2023, 8:24 am
For Memorial Day, tales of heroism and sacrifice, and the places that honor them
The stories of some of the 40 Israelis to have been awarded the military’s Medal of Valor, and of the battles in which they defended the state
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Walking the Cedar Trail in the Jerusalem Forest. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
April 12, 2023, 9:35 am
Enjoy Jerusalem’s Cedar Trail, now serene and picturesque site of historical battles
Located in the heart of the Jerusalem forest, the scenic area is replete with trenches and ancient dovecotes marking its history from the times of King David to David Ben-Gurion
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A memorial dedicated to the Jewish boatmen lost at sea during World War II in North Tel Aviv. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
February 25, 2023, 9:05 am
Hundreds of Jewish fighters were lost at sea in WWII. Here’s how Israel honors them
560 warriors from Mandate Palestine who fought with the British against Axis powers are still missing. While a nonprofit searches for them, Israelis dedicate a day to their memory
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
A new wing at Jerusalem's Edward and Helen Mardigian Armenian Museum. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
November 19, 2022, 9:34 am
Visit the Old City monastery that holds Jerusalem’s 1,700-year-old Armenian history
A new museum at the Armenian Monastery offers displays of stunning mosaics and artworks, artifacts and architecture, going back to Armenia’s 4th-century roots in the Holy Land
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
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