Foundation Stone
Where the Land Comes to Life
This Week on LandMinds
Click here to Arutz Sheva: LISTEN LIVE . Click on the LandMinds link in the top toolbar or on the logo above to listen or download MP3 interviews from past shows. This week on LandMinds (December 29, 2010) - we'll be taling about the legacy of the late Vendyl Jones and his contributions to archaeology - and the land of Israel. After that, we'll interview IAA archaeologist Eli Yannai who is now conducting a salvage excavation at Tel Yavne. We'll review some of the finds and some of the stories of this past weeks Foundation Stone excavation at the site. Last week on LandMinds (December 22, 2010) the show is all about Yavne. Foundation Stone (together with the University of Hartford - Greenberg Center) is currently carrying out an archaeological search for "The Tooth" - an underground geological anomaly that has puzzled researchers and academics for the last 4 years. As a unique educational and open excavation we have volunteers young and old participating and we invite you to take a look into this fascinating project. We welcome Ruthie Lieberman ( Jaffe Strategies ) to the show as she talks about participating in digging, together with her children. Next, we welcome to the show Dr. Phil Reeder ( University of South Florida ) who has been bringing his experience and professionalism to Israel at the Cave of Letters in Qumran, Bet Saida, and at Yavne . Last up is Aryeh Solomon , deputy director of Yavne Olami who shares his sense of mission in bringing the next generation to Israel and helping them integrate into society. Be sure to join us on the Facebook LandMinds page - there you'll find links and info about upcoming shows and additional material about Jewish history, archaeology and more. LandMinds Wednesdays, 5-7pm Israel time, 3-5 pm UK, 10am-12 EST www.israelnationalradio.com
Tel Shilo
Site of the Mishkan
Tel Shilo was the site of the Mishkan for 369 years. It was here that the Ark of the Covenant made its home before being brought to Jerusalem.
Sign describing the area believed to have once been the home of the Mishkan
Project Director: Rachel Ehrlich
Thanks to the initiative and perserverence of Rachel Ehrlich, Foundation Stone is looking to help renew excavations at Tel Shilo.
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