From Galilee to the Golan Heights

We awoke to a glorious day on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Our seaside resort is one of my favorite places to stay. We have beautiful views of the Galilee, as well as a private beach and very spacious accommodations. View of the Sea of Galilee from my patio. Golden rays of sunshine …

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Misgav Am Recovering from Missile Strike

Those who have been to Israel with me likely remember Misgav Am, the kibbutz and military outpost on the Lebanese border, surrounded on three sides by Lebanon. (See photo to the right. Misgav Am is north of Kiryat Shmona, in the very tip of the inlet into Lebanon.) It is always a tour highlight in …

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Flashback: Up to the Golan

Given a yearning to be in Israel, despite the chaos happening there, I often look back at past trips with a mindset of "Where was I on this date?" Yesterday, a former tour guest reminded me of a very special day spent in northern Israel in November 2019. As you know, that area is the …

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When Real Life Becomes News

Our tour group awakened on a bright Sunday morning in Israel. We were slated for a much-anticipated treat: a trip to Ramat David Air Force Base. We had been through background checks and had gotten special permission to visit the infamous airbase in the middle of the Jezreel Valley. But at breakfast, our tour guide …

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