Welcome to the Blog
These posts span nearly a decade of writing — some have been migrated from my old websites and LinkedIn, which may explain why some dates don't quite add up.
I write in both Hebrew and English. To properly view the Hebrew posts, I recommend switching the site language to Hebrew using the language icon in the header.
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Welcome to the Blog
Nearly a decade of writing on Jewish history, archaeology, and museums. I write in both Hebrew and English — use the language switcher in the header to read posts in the other.
ברוכים הבאים לבלוג
כמעט עשור של כתיבה על היסטוריה יהודית, ארכיאולוגיה ומוזיאונים. כותב בעברית ובאנגלית — החליפו את שפת האתר בכותרת כדי לקרוא פוסטים בשפה השנייה.
The Blue Twist of Espionage
Samson and the Giant from the Arbel
Blog post for Parashat Devarim 5786/2026 “Who is a giant? He who carries the gates…
As Soon as the War Is Over: My New Age of Empires Tour
Here we are again, in the 17th of Tammuz. The day that kicks off all…
What to Do for Tisha b’Av in the Museum (Summer 2024)
This post lists detailed suggestions and information about Tisha b’Av related artifacts and exhibitions in…
Winter: A Time to Think
This famous quote has made its way into modern usage, including Batman: The Dark Knight…
Gaza, Iconoclasm, and the State of Israel
It’s very difficult to talk about anything other than the war at this time, and…
Discovering the Joy of Jewish Heritage: Family-Friendly Museum Tours in Jerusalem
Are you planning a trip to Jerusalem for the High Holidays or Sukkot? If you’re…
Silver, Money, Coins
This is an adaptation of the Winter Break 2023 Newsletter, which you can also read…
Avraham: Chanukah, Ramadan and Xmas?!?
Did this title get you worked up? Upset, or curious? I’m glad you made the…
Yom Kippur, Yonah, Assyria and Eretz Yisrael
Travelling Boat being Rowed – Egyptian Miniature Model from the Met (public domain) Mincha on…
Living the Tanach with Google Maps and Archeology
Covid-19 changed everything. Text-based Jewish education feels the brunt of this change, as educators seek…
I’m Back home…at Last!
In the Israel Museum in January 2020 – preparing my return home …in the seventh year he shall…
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