Second part of our interview with Rabbi David Fohrman His classes can be found online at www.yutorah.org and on his website www.rabbifohrman.com. His new book (The Beast that Crouches at the Door) is available on Amazon (www.amazon.com) and in Israel at Pomeranz Bookstore in Jerusalem. (November 24, 2010)

In our final hour we welcome pioneering educator Rabbi David Fohrman to the LandMinds show. Rabbi Fohrman uses a refined analytical approach to teaching Tanach (Bible) and offers a rare glimpse into the "mind" of the Torah. (November 24, 2010)

Distance learning is being pioneered as another Lookstein Center project of David Katz is pioneering this technology in schools in the US. It's a fascinating and groundbreaking approach to Jewish education. They are bringing Israel and its educators into overseas classrooms - making use of maps, media, and models to bring it all to life. It's a Foundation Stone favorite, and may be of use in your community as well. (November 24, 2010)

In our first segment we welcome to the LandMinds Show Rabbi Dr. Shalom Berger of the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education. Way back in the 20th century he had the pioneering idea to create an online community for Jewish educators from all over the world. He's made the Lookjed list into a room in the "cloud" where over 3500 teachers, principals, laymen and assorted others dialogue and share about Jewish education. (November 24, 2010)

Unconventional archaeologists and sites! While the world of archaeology focuses on the ASOR convention in Atlanta, LandMinds runs its own conference for you! We ain't just whistling Dixie! (November 17, 2010)

Unconventional archaeologists and sites! While the world of archaeology focuses on the ASOR convention in Atlanta, LandMinds runs its own conference for you! We ain't just whistling Dixie! (November 17, 2010)

Unconventional archaeologists and sites! While the world of archaeology focuses on the ASOR convention in Atlanta, LandMinds runs its own conference for you! We ain't just whistling Dixie! (November 17, 2010)

Unconventional archaeologists and sites! While the world of archaeology focuses on the ASOR convention in Atlanta, LandMinds runs its own conference for you! We ain't just whistling Dixie! (November 17, 2010)

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Scholars and archaeologists Guy Stiebel, Zev Weiss, Yakob Kalman, and Yisrael Levine share their personal sense of the man and the legacy of Prof Ehud Netzer, who was killed in a work accident last week at Herodion, as he was planning the next excavation season. (November 3, 2010)

Yet when you hear how he treated his associates and their families, so much so that one is sitting the shiva mourning period as a family member- you will be touched by this great and humble's man's humanity. May his memory be a blessing, and may Devorah and his family comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. (November 3, 2010)

Ehud's colleagues and students explain how he shaped each excavation to be developed so they would ultimately share their message effectively with the public; e.g. Masada. He revised the academic understanding developed from text alone of Herod the political leader and person through his excavations which followed Herod across the country. As an architect himself he understood Herod and could literally reconstruct his work. Prof Netzer fulfilled his dream if finding Herod's tomb, trusting in Josephus when others doubted. He was the premiere scholar of Herod, opened Herod's sites to the world, and changed our understanding. (November 3, 2010)

Scholars and archaeologists Guy Stiebel, Zev Weiss, Yakob Kalman, and Yisrael Levine share their personal sense of the man and the legacy of Prof Ehud Netzer, who was killed in a work accident last week at Herodion, as he was planning the next excavation season. (November 3, 2010)

Jerusalem in the Temple Period- few know it better than Meir Ben Dov? Meir shares hi p ersonal encounter with Neil Armstrong as an example of the impact historical sites can potentiallly make. (November 3, 2010)

Jerusalem in the Temple Period- few know it better than Meir Ben Dov? Meir shares hi p ersonal encounter with Neil Armstrong as an example of the impact historical sites can potentiallly make. (November 3, 2010)

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Second Hour: (October 13, 2010)

First Hour: (October 13, 2010)

Open session with Dovid & Barnea (October 6, 2010)

Eye-opening interview with Rabbi Abraham (Abie) Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Is anti-Israel sentiment simply a veneer for anti-Semitism? They are at the forefront of this battle and will weigh-in on the efforts to deligitimize the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel and the Jewish people. (October 6, 2010)

Once again the legitimacy of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel is being questioned. Recently, the doyen of White House journalists, Helen Thomas revealed her true stripes to Rabbi David Nesenoff (see www.rabbilive.com, and the YouTube vid). He joins us for the first hour and explains how 1 minute on camera changed his world view. (October 6, 2010)

Once again the legitimacy of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel is being questioned. Recently, the doyen of White House journalists, Helen Thomas revealed her true stripes to Rabbi David Nesenoff (see www.rabbilive.com, and the YouTube vid). He joins us for the first hour and explains how 1 minute on camera changed his world view. (October 6, 2010)

Second part of the interview with David Cohen - he's a criminologist and psychologist for the Ministry of Health working within Israel's penal system. He shares some profound insight into a world that is largely shielded from the Israeli public. His wisdom and reliance on Maimonides and other Jewish thinkers helps him chart a course that is proving effective in helping those prisoners who want to reshape their lives find their way back. (September 15, 2010)

First part of the interview where we meet David Cohen - he's a criminologist and psychologist for the Ministry of Health working within Israel's penal system. He shares some profound insight into a world that is largely shielded from the Israeli public. His wisdom and reliance on Maimonides and other Jewish thinkers helps him chart a course that is proving effective in helping those prisoners who want to reshape their lives find their way back. (September 15, 2010)

Second part of the interview with author and historian Professor (emeritus) Robert A. Rockaway of Tel Aviv University. He's the author of "BUT - HE WAS GOOD TO HIS MOTHER: The Lives and Crimes of Jewish Gangsters. " He shares some fascinating stories on the men who turned to murder and mayhem in the 30's and 40's and who have now been idealized by Hollywood. His personal interviews reveals that most of them did indeed have some level of shame for their crimes. This is a fascinating chapter in Jewish history, as we realize that a spark remained in some of these murderous and criminal characters. (September 15, 2010)

First part of the interview with author and historian Professor (emeritus) Robert A. Rockaway of Tel Aviv University. He's the author of "BUT - HE WAS GOOD TO HIS MOTHER: The Lives and Crimes of Jewish Gangsters. " He shares some fascinating stories on the men who turned to murder and mayhem in the 30's and 40's and who have now been idealized by Hollywood. His personal interviews reveals that most of them did indeed have some level of shame for their crimes. This is a fascinating chapter in Jewish history, as we realize that a spark remained in some of these murderous and criminal characters. (September 15, 2010)

In the final segment we have the honor of learning about Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) from a preeminent educator - Rabbi Dov Berkowitz. He provides a fundamental and well articulated insight into the unique two-day nature (both in Israel and the diaspora) of the holiday, and reveals some of the underlying ideas surrounding this important day in the Jewish calendar. (September 1, 2010)

Meet R' Shmuel Veffer. He's an early pioneer of computer technology - but more importantly he's been manning the front lines of connecting the Jews of the diaspora to the Land of Israel. He was an early part of the thinking into Foundation Stone, and is now working to provide a home and a context for Jewish people from the diaspora to own and build a home in the Land. (September 1, 2010)

Second part of the interview with Prof. Matt Goldish. We continue the discussion about Sir Isaac Newton. Prof. Goldish shares his insight and research into one of history's most fascinating characters - and his deep interest in discovering the underlying "natural law " - including a deep fascination with the Mishna, Talmud, Maimonides and the Noahide Laws. (September 1, 2010)

First part of the interview where we meet Prof. Matt Goldish of Ohio State University. We get to know the subject of his doctoral dissertation - Sir Isaac Newton. Prof. Goldish shares his insight and research into one of history's most fascinating characters - and his deep interest in discovering the underlying "natural law " - including a deep fascination with the Mishna, Talmud, Maimonides and the Noahide Laws. (September 1, 2010)

Second part of the interview - we have educator and guide Shani Taragin, together with Dr. Lisa Fredman. These two outstanding educators will make the teaching of the Tanach and the period of the Judges come to life. Tune in and gain some perspective - from both sides of the Jordan. (August 25, 2010)

First part of the interview - we have educator and guide Shani Taragin, together with Dr. Lisa Fredman. These two outstanding educators will make the teaching of the Tanach and the period of the Judges come to life. Tune in and gain some perspective - from both sides of the Jordan. (August 25, 2010)

Second part of the interview with archaeologist Prof. Adam Zertal. He's discovered the altar on Har Eival and over 400 Israelite? encampments from the Bronze Age in the Jordan Valley which may be from the time of Joshua! (August 25, 2010)

First part of the interview with archaeologist Prof. Adam Zertal. He's discovered the altar on Har Eival and over 400 Israelite? encampments from the Bronze Age in the Jordan Valley which may be from the time of Joshua! (August 25, 2010)

Second part of the second hour we meet Prof. Robert Cargill of UCLA. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on Qumran and is doing pioneering work in virtual reconstruction of archaeological sites (see www.virtualqumran.com). He's the author of Qumran Through Real Time: A Virtual Reconstruction of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls. His candid interview will inspire you and give you a view of archaeology from California. Not to be missed. (August 18, 2010)

First part of the second hour we meet Prof. Robert Cargill of UCLA. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on Qumran and is doing pioneering work in virtual reconstruction of archaeological sites (see www.virtualqumran.com). He's the author of Qumran Through Real Time: A Virtual Reconstruction of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls. His candid interview will inspire you and give you a view of archaeology from California. Not to be missed. (August 18, 2010)

Second part of the first segment with Prof. Lawrence Schiffman of NYU. He's working to clarify the context of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the period of settlement at Qumran. Prof. Schiffman's publication "Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls" is essential reading for understanding and working through the past 60 years of scroll scholarship. His lucid, fundamental presentation will bring your understanding into sharp focus. The book is available on Amazon and is highly recommended. (August 18, 2010)

First part of the first segment with Prof. Lawrence Schiffman of NYU. He's working to clarify the context of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the period of settlement at Qumran. Prof. Schiffman's publication "Reclaiming the Dead Sea Scrolls" is essential reading for understanding and working through the past 60 years of scroll scholarship. His lucid, fundamental presentation will bring your understanding into sharp focus. The book is available on Amazon and is highly recommended. (August 18, 2010)

Shahar Poni, Jerusalem Region Architect of the Israel Antiquities Authority, wears the hats of a conservator, archaeologist, architect, policeman, and social worker - and crawls through ancient and modern sewage through cockroach havens, to understand the ancient walls and water systems. Mount Zion's facelift is his team's work. Get his fresh point of view of preserving Jerusalem into the future. (August 11, 2010)

Shahar Poni, Jerusalem Region Architect of the Israel Antiquities Authority, wears the hats of a conservator, archaeologist, architect, policeman, and social worker - and crawls through ancient and modern sewage through cockroach havens, to understand the ancient walls and water systems. Mount Zion's facelift is his team's work. Get his fresh point of view of preserving Jerusalem into the future. (August 11, 2010)

Professor Israel Finkelstein of Tel Aviv University shares his vision of archaeology based on Megiddo and interdisciplinary research. Israel shares the underlying thinking of his work and fields some of the many questions people voice. Entertaining and informative! (August 11, 2010)

Professor Israel Finkelstein of Tel Aviv University shares his vision of archaeology based on Megiddo and interdisciplinary research. Israel shares the underlying thinking of his work and fields some of the many questions people voice. Entertaining and informative! (August 11, 2010)

Shelley-Anne Peleg – Director of the International Conservation Center. Ms. Peleg is an expert on the intangible culture of Acre. She has a rich background in developing and implementing public and educational programs in the field of archaeology and conservation. She is a lecturer in national and international conferences and training workshops for teachers. She's followd by Karen Covello-Paran, the IAA's lead archaeologist in Safed. Her team recently unearthed a Bronze Age bracelet that's making waves around the world - and now a subject of controversy (surprise, surprise). Find out about this brouhaha on this weeks show. Finally, Dovid & Barnea discuss the recent state comptrollers report regarding illegal Wakf construction on the Temple Mount. (August 4, 2010). Both segments.

Prof. Oded Borowski of Emory University discusses Tel Halif, the daily life of the Assyrians in the 8th century and the Carlos Museum in Atlanta. (August 4, 2010). Both segments.

Archaeologist Rami Arav has been excavating Second Temple Period Beitsaida since 1986. The finds have been surprising - but nothing surprised them more than to discover the Iron Age hiding underneath. (July 28, 2010)

Ninety years ago, the San Remo Conference was held in Italy, attended by some of the major allied powers of World War I. Their mission was to determine the division of the former Turkish Empire. Join us as we proble the significance of this historic meeting that serves as the "Magna Carta" for Jewish rights in British Mandatory Palestine. This one is important. (July 28, 2010)

Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean - From the seafaring tribes of Israel to revenge for Tisha B'Av 1492- author Ed Kritzler sails us through fascinating epochs of Jewish history and great characters from a maritime perspective. Shiver me timbers! (46mins) - July 21, 2010

The Mesora Dinner - Dr. Ari Greenspan and Dr. Ari Zivotofsky of Halachic Adventures. The Two Ari's have spent the last 30 years researching and preserving lost (or potentially lost) traditions regarding Kosher species. As the pre-game show for the 4th Mesora Dinner, we'll gain some insight into this important and educational pasttime. (46mins) - July 21, 2010

(Part II) Prof. Yom Tov Assis - historian, educator, and our onair guide to Jewish History - particularly the Sephardic world. He'll talk about the Spanish Diaspora that occurred on Tish'a B'Av in 1492. (July 14, 2010)

(Part I) Prof. Yom Tov Assis - historian, educator, and our onair guide to Jewish History - particularly the Sephardic world. He'll talk about the Spanish Diaspora that occurred on Tish'a B'Av in 1492. (July 14, 2010)

Part II (July 14, 2010)

Part I (July 14, 2010)

Follow-up interview on the conclusion of the first excavation season. Here some of their startling finds and a "scoop." (July 7, 2010)

Fascinating interview with archaeologist Ofer Sion, who is digging up amazing new finds and "deepening" our understanding of the Jaffa Gate area in Jerusalem. (July 7, 2010)

Second part of the Interview with Dr. Ezra Marcus. (July 7, 2010)

We welcome to the show Dr. Ezra Marcus of Haifa University. Dr. Marcus discusses marine archaeology, C14 dating innovations and much much more. (July 7, 2010)