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Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Good Samaritan Museum – Jewish/Christian Heritage
The Good Samaritan Museum in the Judean Desert provides a platform for interreligious reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Samaritans. The place served as an inn and way station for travelers, pilgrims and armies since ancient times. The museum features precious Byzantian mosaics from the three religions.
The Banias Nature Reserve – Trails of Beauty, History
Banias Nature Reserve, hosting a major source of the Jordan River, is an incredible historical and ecological site in the Northern Golan. Rich in vegetation and natural beauty, it served historically as a worship site for the Greek god Pan and the nymphs.
Kaima Organic Farm – A Win-Win-Win Enterprise
Kaima Organic Farm is a sustainable model for the future: a win-win-win situation for the planet, the country, the consumers and the dropout kids who work on the farm. It is also a model for renewal of the pinoeer spirit in a new format.
Tel Dan Nature Reserve – Main Source of Jordan River
Tel Dan Nature reserve hosts the largest, most vigorous tributary of the Jordan River. Lush vegetation year-round, ancient grand trees, historical sites go back to Canaanite period. AND: fantastic fish restaurant/farm nearby.
Snir Stream Nature Reserve – Wading the Waters
Snir Stream Nature Reserve in Upper Galilee provides visitors with the fun and thrill of walking in the gushing water. Rich vegetation, kids wading pools, and great Druse pita as you wait in line.
Cross-Country Submarine Flotilla & the Missing Media
The submarine flotilla cross country event was one of the largest and better organized events of the Israeli anti-Netanyahu protest movement. I am trying to do it justice, since the compromised mainstream media largely chose, or was instructed, to ignore it.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Ein Sapir, Judean Hills – Rescuing a Spring
Ein Sapir Rescuing a Spring Before After Top: Ein Sapir pre-restoration (2010). The rocks were dumped by a D-9 bulldozer which was doing construction work on the road above the spring, disregarding its existence. Bottom: Ein Sapir spring today (2020), post-restoration. The spring provides recreation, refreshment and spiritual renewal to many. Ein Sapir – Rescuing a Spring Yashar and
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Good Samaritan Museum – Jewish/Christian Heritage
The Good Samaritan Museum in the Judean Desert provides a platform for interreligious reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Samaritans. The place served as an inn and way station for travelers, pilgrims and armies since ancient times. The museum features precious Byzantian mosaics from the three religions.
Cross-Country Submarine Flotilla & the Missing Media
The submarine flotilla cross country event was one of the largest and better organized events of the Israeli anti-Netanyahu protest movement. I am trying to do it justice, since the compromised mainstream media largely chose, or was instructed, to ignore it.
Crime Minister and Israel Rising: Protesting Netanyahu
Israel rising – Bibi uses the coronavirus crisis to escape trial, establish dictatorship. We, aware citizen, won’t let him. First post in series about protests and spirit you do not hear much on the mainstream media, here or abroad.
Ein Sapir, Judean Hills – Rescuing a Spring
Ein Sapir Rescuing a Spring Before After Top: Ein Sapir pre-restoration (2010). The rocks were dumped by a D-9 bulldozer which was doing construction work on the road above the spring, disregarding its existence. Bottom: Ein Sapir spring today (2020), post-restoration. The spring provides recreation, refreshment and spiritual renewal to many. Ein Sapir – Rescuing a Spring Yashar and
Samaritans – Good Samaritan Museum – Appendices
Samaritans are a unique religious-ethnic group with a complicated history from antiquity until today and complex inter-relations with other religions. The Good Samaritan story is discussed, including its implications for today.
Good Samaritan Museum – Jewish/Christian Heritage
The Good Samaritan Museum in the Judean Desert provides a platform for interreligious reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Samaritans. The place served as an inn and way station for travelers, pilgrims and armies since ancient times. The museum features precious Byzantian mosaics from the three religions.
Goings-on
Mindroll
Crime Minister and Israel Rising – Protesting Netanyahu
Cross-country Submarine Flotilla and the Missing Media
The Big Subamrine March and Israel’s Politicized Police
Or-Ly Barlev and the Alternative Media
Trojan Horse at Balfour and Subs in Democracy Square
Neve Ilan protesting Media and a Knesset Emergency call
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
Israel's Best
This section is “under construction”. Much much more is yet to come about my beloved country. Keep posted. Subscribe! Here is a link to Israel’s Best page.
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
At the Knesset protest of September 29th for freedom of demonstration, the penny dropped for me that Israel was no longer a democracy. Police brutallly attacked a perfectly legal banner and the beautiful youth protecting it.
Neve Ilan Protesting Media; Knesset Emergency Call
Neve Ilan protest was a rally against compromised, biased media. Then we were rushed to an emergency Knesset rally where our democracy had just died. The Knesset chairman overruled a majority decision to establish an independent investigation committee into the submarine affair, Bibi’s Case 3000.
Trojan Horse at Balfour & Subs at Democracy Square
Trojan horse and submarine dummies were exhibited in Democracy Square for the Balfour Demonstration following the Big Submarine March. The Revolution at its creative best. and an update: a beautiful statue of Israel Hero, the protester was erected in the square and confiscated by police in the wee hours of the night.
Ben Gurion Museum Sde Boker – Lessons in Simplicity
Ben Gurion Museum, house and tomb in Sde Boker manifest simplicity and dignity in stark contrast with leaders today. Magnificent views of the Negev desert surround the area, and ibex herds graze around.
Iyon Stream Nature Reserve – And Tanur Waterfall
Iyon Stream Nature Reserve in the very north of the country hosts the most spectacular waterfall in Israel. Even in summer, the park is rich in riparian vegetation and the water is replete with fish.
Snir Stream Nature Reserve – Wading the Waters
Snir Stream Nature Reserve in Upper Galilee provides visitors with the fun and thrill of walking in the gushing water. Rich vegetation, kids wading pools, and great Druse pita as you wait in line.
Knesset Protest and the Moment the Penny Dropped
At the Knesset protest of September 29th for freedom of demonstration, the penny dropped for me that Israel was no longer a democracy. Police brutallly attacked a perfectly legal banner and the beautiful youth protecting it.
Neve Ilan Protesting Media; Knesset Emergency Call
Neve Ilan protest was a rally against compromised, biased media. Then we were rushed to an emergency Knesset rally where our democracy had just died. The Knesset chairman overruled a majority decision to establish an independent investigation committee into the submarine affair, Bibi’s Case 3000.
Trojan Horse at Balfour & Subs at Democracy Square
Trojan horse and submarine dummies were exhibited in Democracy Square for the Balfour Demonstration following the Big Submarine March. The Revolution at its creative best. and an update: a beautiful statue of Israel Hero, the protester was erected in the square and confiscated by police in the wee hours of the night.
Incredible India
This section is “under construction”. Much much more is yet to come about my trip to Incredible India. Keep posted. Subscribe! Here is a link to the Incredible India page.
Likir, Ladakh – Looking for “Baby”, Finding a Family
I arrived at Likir, Ladakh by chance, planning to go on the “Baby” trek, and had the best experience of my India trip. Homestaying with a wonderful family, eating in the field with the farmers after the harvest, peace, tranquility, beauty.
Udaipur on Rivers IV – Lake Pichola Boat Ride
Lake Pichola Boat Ride – wonderful opportunity to see the palaces on the islands and the shores. Magical sail. No need to pay for official tours.
Udaipur on Rivers III – Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace is an outstanding example of Indian architecture, art and the co-creation of the human with the landscape to the benefit of both. A must see!
Israeli Phenomenon in India Part 4 – The Spiritual Scene
The home-made Israeli spiritual scene in India ranges from the orthodox Beit Chabad to the innovative Beit Bina with the “Jewish Heart” in between. They all provide a warm home but with some strings attached, and a “protection” from the surrounding overwhelming “spiritual salad”.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India Part 5 – Music, Grass and the Spiritual Salad
Music, grass and the spiritual salad – the three occupations of Israelis in India outside of shopping… Western, Jewish and israeli involvement in Indian spiritual paths create interesting fusions that transform Israeli society, Judaism and India.
India’s Garbage Problem. Who Cleans India?
India’s garbage problem is vast. Animals clean but also trash. Environmental education is a drop in bucket. Infrastructure is lacking since most people don’t pay tax. Cleaning is highly gendered.
Likir, Ladakh – Looking for “Baby”, Finding a Family
I arrived at Likir, Ladakh by chance, planning to go on the “Baby” trek, and had the best experience of my India trip. Homestaying with a wonderful family, eating in the field with the farmers after the harvest, peace, tranquility, beauty.
Udaipur on Rivers IV – Lake Pichola Boat Ride
Lake Pichola Boat Ride – wonderful opportunity to see the palaces on the islands and the shores. Magical sail. No need to pay for official tours.
Udaipur on Rivers III – Udaipur City Palace
Udaipur City Palace is an outstanding example of Indian architecture, art and the co-creation of the human with the landscape to the benefit of both. A must see!
More poetry is yet to come. Keep posted. Subscribe to the newsletter. Here is a link to the poetry page
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Letter to the Americas
Dear New Worlders,
We heard about your latest mass shooting ,
So we thought we’ll just mention, if we may,
that
Oh, we’ve seen it all already –
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Letter to the Americas
Dear New Worlders,
We heard about your latest mass shooting ,
So we thought we’ll just mention, if we may,
that
Oh, we’ve seen it all already –
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
The Tamed Shrew
What a waste
The tamed shrew –
She could have won an Olympic gold,
She could have been a magnificent mime,
She could have written plays better than Shakespeare,
Excuse the sacrilege
Letter to the Americas
Dear New Worlders,
We heard about your latest mass shooting ,
So we thought we’ll just mention, if we may,
that
Oh, we’ve seen it all already –
Galleries
Since a big part of this website is dedicated to world traveling, this collection of photo galleries is focused on the beauty, variety and creativity of the Land of Israel. An emphasis on the desert will soon be balanced with more pictures from the North and Center.