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Noam Rubin was point man in Europe for the Haganah and helped hundreds of children trying to make it to Palestine following the Holocaust. In this interview he shares his still vivid memories of those historical times.
Prof. Aviva Halamish shares her unique view of the Exodus and her memories of the late Captain "Ike".
In the second part of the interview, Prof. Meir Schwartz talks about his experiences aboard ship, the dedication of the passengers and shares some inspirational stories of the ships that were sent back to France and Germany.
Prof. Meir Schwartz was the captain of the Ocean Vigor - one of three ships that returned the unfortunate refugees to Europe following the Exodus' attempt to break the British blockade of Palestine in 1947. In this first part of the interview, he talks about his role in the Haganah and the early efforts to settle the land of Israel.
Barnea and Dovid continue the discussion with Prof. James Tabor. In this segment we discuss the recently discovered burial shroud and its significance in relation to the Shroud of Turin. He reveals some startling facts that confirm its validity and connection to the 10th century BCE. As a historian working with archaeology, he sheds a considerable amount of light on early Christianity and its origins in the "Abrahamic Faith" (now available on Amazon.com).
Prof. Tabor discusses his excavation outside the (current) walls of the Old City - digging on the slopes of Mount Zion, which in the Second Temple period was the heart of Jerusalem - literally between the upper city and the lower city.
Second part of our interview with Bruce Feiler. Bruce shares his insight into history, the bible, and the need to teach context. His book make the history of the bible accessible to a western world increasingly cut-off from what was once a deep knowledge of the bible.
First part of a fascinating interview with author Bruce Feiler. His books on Walking the Bible, Abraham, and now America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story are seminal works that reveal the fundamental relationship between America and its roots in Jewish history.
In the second part of our interview with Rabbi Dr. Yirmiyahu Luchins, we discuss the age of creation and the debate: Is creation 5770 years old or far older? Join us for this fascinating and informative discussion.
Join us for this 2-part interview with Rabbi Dr. Yirmiyahu Luchins. In the first part we discuss the calendar and the Jewish relationship to time.
Join the shmooze. Special for Chanukah.
Nadia Matar, director of Women in Green joins us as she leads a group to Netzer, in the heart of Gush Etzion. Not willing to bow to the draconian dictates of a governmental freeze that prohibits the Jewish people - and only the Jewish people from building in the land of Israel, Nadia, like the Maccabees of old is not going to sit quietly while the government acts in a way that no Israeli government has acted before. Join us for this passionate and powerful presentation.
Listen in on our latest shmooze - this time about Samaria. Dovid & Barnea talk about this much battled over territory.
Higher education in Samaria. We explore The Ariel University Center with Dr. Yigal Cohen-Orgad as the school closes in on full accreditation. All the students in the university - Jews and Arabs are exposed to Israel-based studies. And a new paradigm for the university system in Israel is born.
Second part of the interview with MK Dr. Benny Begin water under the desert in the Negev - a prehistoric, sweetwater, saltwater megalake in the Jordan Valley - it's all here for your enjoyment. (Dec 9, 09)
One of our best interviews to date. Dr. Benny Begin shares his love for the geology and history of Israel, and surprises us with some deep insights into the land we call home. This one is a keeper. (Dec 9, 09)
Second part of the interview with Arieh King. Then we welcome Dr. Lisa Aiken, psychologist and tour guide, who has just completed her first publication on touring in Israel. Sit back and enjoy! (Dec 2, 09)
Barnea overcomes all kinds of technical snafus and we welcome the director of the Israel Land Fund - Mr. Arieh King. (Dec 2, 09)
Join Dovid & Barnea as they interview Joey Mizrahi - who had the sheer audacity and the gall to transplant the Barkai Educational System from Israel to Brooklyn, NY. Starting with 12 students, the school now hosts over 400! His candor and straight shooting sense of where Jewish education is headed is a powerful message for schools across North America. (Dec 2, 09)
At the suggestion of the Israel Antiquities Authority, Friends of the Ariel Sharon Park invited Foundation Stone to partner in launching a participatory excavation for the neighboring communities and visitors to uncover their heritage and history no matter where they are in the religious spectrum. Director Raanan Boral's vision is that Israelis in the densest urban population of the country will walk out of their homes and into the park to revive the once-common interest in discovering the secret of the land. (Nov 25, 09)
The Chiriya, the 200-foot-high man-made mountain/landfill of Gush Dan's trash, is now the heart of an ecopark twice the size of Central Park- and ready to serve a million visitors! Raanan Boral, Director of the Friends of Ariel Sharon Park, explains this unknown miracle of life and restoration in the very heart of Israel's urban sprawl. (Nov 25, 09)
Daryl Temkin's mission is to nurture and develop Israel's ability to save the world - from pollution, energy waste, and more. In this interview, he shares his vision in changing the image of Israel in the world and fostering a bond been people and communities with Israel. The Israel Institute for the Advancement of Alternative Energy Innovation has 3 main goals. Listen in to hear Daryl's view of how Israel can become a shining light to the nations by developing alternative energy sources.
You can watch his video at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa2SEjCbaFA (Nov 25, 09)
In this segment, Barnea shares the history of Peki'in - in our first installment of "The Power of the Place" (Nov 18, 09)
Era Rapoport - tour guide par excellence share his story, and his passion for cultivating the Land of Israel with our listeners - as part of his vision for redeeming the land - not to be missed. (Nov 18, 09)
Join us as we interview the founder of the Israel Independence Fund, Aharon Pulver, as he shares his vision and the work the fund is doing in places like Peki'in. (Nov 18, 09)
We review some of the recent archaeological news. (Nov 18, 09)
Dovid shares some Hebron memories with Barnea and our listeners. Next, we are joined by Daniel Mendoza, who came to Israel from London to discover his Jewish roots and learn about the richness of the Torah. His story is being documented on video by film maker David Goodwin. This morning, Barnea took them to see ancient Hebron. They talk about this unique project with Dovid & Barnea. (Nov 11, 09)
After the expulsion of Israeli citizens from their homes in 2005, Mark Lawner founded the Gush Katif Network to help provide - hope. Housing, jobs, support, counselling are all part and parcel of this remarkable human interest story. (Nov 11, 09)
Yeshu Dray uses pioneering and innovative techniques for the restoration of ancient sites. Join us as we learn about Um al Kannatir in the Golan and the discovery of a remarkable ancient synagogue there, and some of his other unusual projects.
After sorting out some technical issues in the studio, our Foundation Stone hosts, David Willner and Barnea Selavan welcome to the show David Wilder, spokesman for the Jewish community in Hebron. This timely discussion on the eve of Parshat Chayei Sarah reviews the modern history and revival of the City of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. (Nov 11, 09)
Second part of the discussion with Zachi Zweig - who together with Gabi Barkai leads the project to sift the debris dumped in the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount. Amidst an enormous public outcry, and virtual universal condemnation by Israel's archaeologist, the Wakf's indiscriminate pillage of the Temple Mount site has never-the-less yielded some surprising finds. Join us here for Part Two.
Fascinating discussion with Zachi Zweig - who together with Gabi Barkai leads the project to sift the debris dumped in the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount. Amidst an enormous public outcry, and virtual universal condemnation by Israel's archaeologist, the Wakf's indiscriminate pillage of the Temple Mount site has never-the-less yielded some surprising finds. Join us here for Part One.
Meet Barnea Levi Selavan - Foundation Stone coDirector. Listen-in as we cut to the heart of the matter in this surpise interview, and learn a little bit about what makes Foundation Stone tick - and what makes LandMinds something different for today's world.
He's produced one of the most innovative and creative historical projects in the history of the country - meet Binny Shalev of Zippori Live. Together with Joyce Klein, they created a "low-tech", user friendly, interactive drama that should be a model for every historical site. Join us for this one-of-a-kind interview.
Listen to this fantastic discussion with Professor Eilat Mazar as she discusses her illustrious family, the City of David excavation and some of her fabulous discoveries. Her candid, earthy discussion will awaken the nascent archaeologist in you. This one is special.
We survive some techno-glitches in the studio and spend a fun segment with Joyce Klein. Joyce is the creative force behind "Zippori Live" - turning an archaeological site into an outdoor classroom using interactive theater to give voice and expression to history.
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with education pioneers Bernie and Fran Alpert of Archaeological Seminars. Their perseverance and creativity helped establish the Beit Guvrin excavation as one of the premier activities for summer programs in the country.
Join us for a fast-paced discussion with City of David Marketing Director, Shahar Shilo as we talk about arguably the most highly developed archaeological park now open to the public.
Avner Goren has been lending his experience, wisdom, and immense charm to teaching about Israel and the Lands of the Bible. Now directing the Israel component of the Path of Abraham project, he joins us from the field as we explore together all kinds of issues.
Prof. Stiebel, co-Director of the Masada Excavation, and now classical period archaeologist at the Elah Fortress, shares some of his insights, hopes, and dreams for the future of archaeology in Israel.
Prof. Reich discusses the City of David excavations, with tons of ancient fish in Jerusalem, ancient walls that predate the Davidic period by 800 years, and shares his knowledge and experience with the public in English. Not to be missed!
A new shmooze - join the fun.
Dovid & Barnea shmooze with Moish Kempinsky - whose store - Shorashim - has become a center in the Old City of Jerusalem for a meeting of minds between Christians and Jews. This one is hot!!!
Join us as Barnea Selavan reviews the latest news in the world of archaeology and the Bible.
In this segment, we get to know a rising star in the Foundation Stone world - meet Rabbi Asher Altshul - guide, educator, and archaeologist who dug with us this past summer at the Elah Fortress. In addition, Asher is helping to pilot our newest "conceptual" tour - Royal Frontiers.
Part One of the discussion with Dr. Boaz Zissu regarding the Bar Cochva hoard of silver and gold coins found in the Judean Hills and announced (today) at a press conference at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (Sep. 9, 2009)
2nd part of the discussion with Professor Boaz Zissu regarding the Bar Cochva silver and gold hoard found in the Judean Hills.
Fascinating interview with archaeo-geologist Professor Amos Frumkin, who discusses the recent discovery of a hoard of silver and gold Bar Cochva coins - the largest ever found from this period. Recorded following the press conference at Hebrew University.
Barnea and David: Free Associate Archaeology, History, and anything else that comes to mind...
Jim Long talks about Noahides, the Copper Scroll, and some of his exiting projects in Israel...
Geophysicist Paul Bauman (Worley/Parsons) talks about his work at Tel Yavne and the Elah Fortress, and how high-tech can help archaeology.
Barnea and David discuss the upcoming annual event - The Jerusalem Conference taking place September 3, 2009 in the City of David.
We interview Jewish Quarter resident Honey Weiss, who talks about her 30 years in Jerusalem's Old City.
Hershel talks candidly about BAR's 200th edition, Shuka Dorfman and the IAA and other exciting issues...
Luke shares his experiences as a blogger and avid follower of Biblical Archaeology.
Dr. Levin shares his insight into place names, historical geography and much more... one of our best interviews!
Join us as we interview Mr. Bar Tura - as he explains the IAA's new policy on collecting antiquities - and more!
Epigrapher, Prof. Demsky takes us on an audio tour of "names" and ancient writing... don't miss a second.
Yavne archaeologist Maha Darawashe and Greenberg Center (University of Hartford) director Richard Freund join us to talk about archaeology and geophysics.... don't miss this "out of the box" interview.
A special interview with Yisrael "Winky" Medad - director of the Menachaem Begin Heritage Center and longtime resident of Shilo, as he discusses Tu B'Av and some of the issues that are near and dear to his heart...
Jewish Adventurism... join us as we grill and drill this Jewish-World traveller about his adventures in search of lost traditions, exotic kosher animals, and his recent visit to the Persian Gulf.
We talk with Adam Fraser and Bracha Strauss - student volunteers at The Elah Fortress Excvation.
Bar Cochva, Maccabia Games and more...
Listen in on a candid conversation with Dr. David Adams of Concordia Seminary as he discusses his time at the Elah Fortress / Kh. Qeiyafa excavation.
The Philistines! Aren Maier talks about this ancient protagonist of the Jewish people, their culture, and his excavation at Tel es Safi - Ancient Gat.
Eve Harow interviews Foundation Stone directors Barnea Selavan and David Willner about Foundation Stone, excavations at Yavne and the Elah Fortress...
