This post lists detailed suggestions and information about Tisha b’Av related artifacts and exhibitions in the Israel Museum and the Bible Lands Museum. By Nachliel Selavan “The Museum Guy”. Whether […]
What to Do for Tisha b’Av in the Museum (Summer 2024) קרא עוד »
This famous quote has made its way into modern usage, including Batman: The Dark Knight (2008). Harvey Dent uses this line while trying to reassure the people of Gotham that
Winter: A Time to Think קרא עוד »
It’s very difficult to talk about anything other than the war at this time, and this newsletter is no exception. Before I get into my thoughts and contributions on the
Gaza, Iconoclasm, and the State of Israel קרא עוד »
Are you planning a trip to Jerusalem for the High Holidays or Sukkot? If you’re an English-speaking family, we have a fantastic suggestion that will not only enhance your visit
Discovering the Joy of Jewish Heritage: Family-Friendly Museum Tours in Jerusalem קרא עוד »
This is an adaptation of the Winter Break 2023 Newsletter, which you can also read here. Did you know that the word “money” comes from the name “Monetha”? That’s another
Silver, Money, Coins קרא עוד »
Did this title get you worked up? Upset, or curious? I’m glad you made the first step into a fun discussion. It’s about geopolitics, Parasha, and personal stories that I’m
Avraham: Chanukah, Ramadan and Xmas?!? קרא עוד »
Mincha on Yom Kippur includes the reading of the entire book of Yonah, a story about a surreal journey to the city of Nineveh on the Tigris river. Let us
Yom Kippur, Yonah, Assyria and Eretz Yisrael קרא עוד »
Covid-19 changed everything. Text-based Jewish education feels the brunt of this change, as educators seek creative ways to engage with students; many already zoomed-out. And that’s just the logistical aspect,
Living the Tanach with Google Maps and Archeology קרא עוד »
…in the seventh year he shall go free… Shemot/Exodus 21:2 This is the end of my seventh year in the US. It didn’t happen as I thought it would. The momentum for the
I’m Back home…at Last! קרא עוד »
Call me crazy, but with all of the uncertainties around the Coronavirus, the thought of being stuck in isolation in Brooklyn was too much for me to bear. School has
Corinavirus and the Exodus קרא עוד »
