Diaspora
The Jewish communities living outside the Land of Israel, from the Babylonian exile through the medieval European, North African, and Middle Eastern centres. Among the places telling the story is the Anu Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, discussed here as part of a Tel Aviv museums day.
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The Priestly Blessing (Birkat HaCohanim) at the Western Wall
The unified Priestly Blessing (Birkat HaCohanim) at the Western Wall: a personal reflection on the service that takes place twice a year, when hundreds of cohanim recite a blessing dating back to the First Temple.
Jerusalem in the First Temple Period
Our first field-trip to Jerusalem, focusing on the First Temple period: a panorama from the Haas Promenade, the archaeology of the City of David, Hezekiah's Broad Wall and the Israelite gate tower, and the Ariel Centre's model of the early city.
Tel Aviv Museums
A field-trip day around Tel Aviv University — the Zoological Gardens, the Botanical Gardens, the Palmach Museum and the Diaspora Museum, with a chameleon cameo and a touching memorial.
Hula Valley
A day in the Hula Valley: Rosh Pina's restored First Aliyah old town, the Mitzpe Nimrod lookout, the Crusader Castle of Chastellet, the Mishmar Hayarden memorial and the Hula and Agamon reserves at dusk when half a billion migrating birds land.
If you are going to Israel, you would be mad not to give him a call.
Amol Rajan, BBC presenter and broadcaster
Having been on trips in Israel with seven different tour guides, Samuel stood above all the rest.
Seasoned Israel traveller
Samuel is one part walking encyclopedia, one part storyteller, one part stand-up comedian.
Berkeley Haas Business School student