Delicate Balance
Diving between the foundations of Herod’s great Harbor, shipwrecks, treasure hoards, and the living reef at Caesarea.
Alone in the Shouf Mountains
Forty years after the First Lebanon War, a forgotten battle in the Shouf Mountains haunts those who survived — did it truly happen, or is it only an elusive memory?
Open Thy Gates, Masada
There are nights at Masada that breathe heavily
Fed by the blood and power flowing through its veins
Then, a sudden trembling of the earth arises, and a burning breath
From the footsteps of ancient feet walking on its grounds
Aaron Lamdan, Masada
Brothers in Arms – The Story of Israel’s Druze Battalion
These days, when the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription dominates the headlines — it is worth looking at another group within Israel’s population: the Druze citizens of Israel. In recent decades, the Druze have become a symbol of commitment to the state and to military service. Today, they lead in the percentage of enlistment, in the number joining combat units, and in the proportion of officers in the IDF. These high levels of commitment should not be taken for granted. In the early years of the state, many questioned integrating the Druze into the IDF? And how could their unique lifestyle fit within the framework of the army?
The Bar Kokhba Jar
A Rare Inscription from the Time of Revolt. A New Exhibit at the Israel Museum.
Akko’s Culinary
Akko’s culinary scene combines Mediterranean, Galilean, Lebanese, and Syrian influences. Following is a suggested itinerary through Akko’s dozens of restaurants and eateries to taste this little-known culinary gem.
