Interview with Rabbi Yedidya Frankel (unaired) regarding the Vilna Gaon (June 29, 2011)
Previously recorded - but unaired - shmooze from June 16, 2011. (June 29, 2011)
The Vilna Gaon Comes To Gush Etzion
We get in the car for a "road trip" to the library at Yeshivat Har Etzion. We get a personal tour of the new exhibition on The Vilna Gaon (HaGaon R' Eliyahu) and learn about his love and care for the land of Israel from library director Aharon Bejell. (June 22, 2011)
We welcome back to the show Yishai Fleisher. Yishai talks about the issues near and dear to his heart - and about his new radio show in Israel (106.5 FM in the Jerusalem area). (June 22, 2011)
Barnea and Dovid shmooze about the recent holiday of Shavuot, the location of Mt. Sinai, and recent archaeological conferences. (June 22, 2011)
Barnea and Dovid shmooze about the recent holiday of Shavuot, the location of Mt. Sinai, and recent archaeological conferences. (June 22, 2011)(June 22, 2011)
Dr. Yigal Levin steps in for archaeologist Avner Goren in this quick review of Mount Sinai and possible routes from Egypt to the land of Israel in antiquity. (June 6, 2011)
We meet archaeologist Gunnar Lehmann of Ben Gurion University (June 6, 2011)
We meet archaeologist Gunnar Lehmann of Ben Gurion University (June 6, 2011)
Moskowitz Prize, and Dedications (June 6, 2011)
Interview with Yohanna Ziermati (May 31, 2011)
Barnea interviews Dr. Yuval Baruch, Jerusalem Regional Archaeologist of the Israel Antiquities Authority (2 parts). (May 24, 2011)
Last week on LandMinds - May 18, 2011. Prof. David Ussishkin of Tel Aviv University says, "I was lucky enough to have excavated Lachish, to dig at Megido, at Yizrael, to work at Jerusalem, all the important, and biblical, sites." Find out part of his unknown story when Prof Ussishkin talks about his excavation (1980's) at Betar (the last stronghold of the Bar Kokhba revolt), as the Jewish calendar winds its way through the Sefira period - with Lag B'Omer just around the corner. His interest in the land of Israel goes back nearly half a century - beginning with his work with Yigael Yadin in the Cave of Letters.
David entered the world of archaeology in 1955 and has never stopped; he is out in the field and writing in the press Get a first hand account from one of Israel's premier archaeologists. (May 17, 2011)
Last week on LandMinds - May 18, 2011. Prof. David Ussishkin of Tel Aviv University says, "I was lucky enough to have excavated Lachish, to dig at Megido, at Yizrael, to work at Jerusalem, all the important, and biblical, sites." Find out part of his unknown story when Prof Ussishkin talks about his excavation (1980's) at Betar (the last stronghold of the Bar Kokhba revolt), as the Jewish calendar winds its way through the Sefira period - with Lag B'Omer just around the corner. His interest in the land of Israel goes back nearly half a century - beginning with his work with Yigael Yadin in the Cave of Letters.
David entered the world of archaeology in 1955 and has never stopped; he is out in the field and writing in the press Get a first hand account from one of Israel's premier archaeologists. (May 17, 2011)
This special segment features an interview with Dr. Richard Cleave, a 30-year-old Passover song, and more! (April 27, 2011)
Second part of our interview with tour guide, computer engineer, and amature astronomer Tom Rosenfeld (aka Astro Tom). Tom talk about the Jewish view of time and the stars... this one's an eye opener! (April 27, 2011)
Things are looking up as we interview tour guide, computer engineer, and amature astronomer Tom Rosenfeld (aka Astro Tom). Tom talk about the Jewish view of time and the stars... this one's an eye opener! (April 27, 2011)
In our first segment, David Willner talks about Sussiya, the Sefira period, and interviews Barnea Selavan on tour - up north on the Kinneret, in a boat! (April 27, 2011)
We're talking about Safed (Tzfat - צפת) - Interview with archaeologist Yossi Stefansky (April 6, 2011)
We're talking about Safed (Tzfat - צפת) - Interview with archaeologist Yossi Stefansky (April 6, 2011)
We're talking about Safed (Tzfat - צפת) - Interview with archaeologist Yossi Stefansky (April 6, 2011)
Opening segment: A bit of current events, Jewish history and more. (April 6, 2011)
We're speaking with Hillel Geva, "manager " of the Israel Exploration Society. His enthusiasm for Jewish history and archaeology (over 40 years) is infectious, and continues to contribute to our understanding Israel's ancient history. This show will open your eyes and warm your heart. As IES legend Yosef Aviram carefully releases the reins, a new IES is ready to move into their second century. Hillel has been taking on more and more responsibilities within the IES, and it would seem he's the right man, at the right time, in the right job - as they move towards their centennial at the forefront of archaeology. The IES has been giving a voice to the land for as long as anyone can remember, and it's our pleasure to offer the public a glimpse into their world. (March 30, 2011) All four segments.
(Please note: this week's show has all four segments as one continuous file): LandMinds interviews Peter van der Veen and explores Egyptian Chronology and the roots of ancient Israel. (March 23, 2011)
(Please note: this week's show has all four segments as one continuous file): This week, we meet Stephen Gabriel Rosenberg, PhD. He's an archaeologist, architect, and a very engaging British scholar living in Israel. He worte the book "Esther Ruth Jonah - Deciphered" and will share some unique insights into the period and times of Mordechai and Esther. (March 16, 2010)
Interview with winemaker Yechiel Yoshfe (March 9, 2011)
Evolution? Pshaw! Rabbi Moshe Averick takes on Dawkins and Hitchins and asks the questions they won't... What is the Origin of Life (March 9, 2011)
Evolution? Pshaw! Rabbi Moshe Averick takes on Dawkins and Hitchins and asks the questions they won't... What is the Origin of Life (March 9, 2011)
We're talking about ancient coinage and the Jewish view of money. In the second part, we have the first half of the interview with archaeologist and coin expert Yoav Farhi (Hebrew University). (March 2, 2011)
We're talking about ancient coinage and the Jewish view of money. In the second part, we have the first half of the interview with archaeologist and coin expert Yoav Farhi (Hebrew University). (March 2, 2011)
Interview with Prof. Aharon Demsky (February 23, 2011)
Interview with Dr. Yigal Levin (February 23, 2011)
Interview with Dr. Paul Wright (February 23, 2011)
Interview with archaeology architect Dr. Leen Ritmeyer (February 2, 2011)
Interview with archaeology architect Dr. Leen Ritmeyer (February 2, 2011)
Final part of our interview with archaeologist Ami Mazar - Comments on Elah Fortress - Khirbet Qeiyafa and the latest on Ami's ongoing dating discussions with Prof Israel Finkelstein pepper the discussions. Another measure of Ami's great patience and willingness to share with the public. (Jan 19, 2011)
We continue the candid conversation with archaeologist Ami Mazar - Tel Qasile of the Philistines, Tel Rehov with its industrial apiary, Bet Shean as an Egyptian center, Gilo in Jeruslaem with a site from the tribal period, the "Broad Wall " and fortifications of the First Temple period in the Jewish Quarter, Area G and fortification and buildings in the City of David. (Jan 19, 2011)
We swim through Israel and history with Prof. Amihai Mazar of the Hebrew University. His recent retirement from active teaching does not mean a break at all from excavation and publication! We visit sites where Prof. Mazar personally participated or led excavations. (Jan 19, 2011)
In the opening segment, Dovid and Barnea review the current "dig" issue of BAR magazine, noting the less than comprehensive coverage of Tel Yavne's archaeological history. (Jan 19, 2011)
It's a rollicking half hour free-for-all; conferences, conferences, and more conferences.(January 5, 2011)
Prof. David Schaps is a professor of classical literature (Green and Roman) at Bar Ilan University - he's also a hareidi Rabbi! Join us for a unique perspective on education, coins and more. (January 5, 2011)
