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Tag: Historical Sites

0 History Culture

Touring Through History

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Aug

The hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their favorite historical sites around the world, offering a mix of Jewish and general historical perspectives.

0 Communities History

The Jews of Simnas, Lithuania: A visit to my family shtetl

Jewish History Lectures · 8 Jul

A visit to Simnas, a small shtetl in Lithuania, offers a poignant look into the Jewish heritage and history of the area.

0 History Art

The "City of David" isn’t inside the old city walls | Doron Spielman with Eylon Levy

Israel: State of a Nation · 11 Apr

Doron Spielman, Vice President of the City of David Foundation, engages in a conversation with Eylon Levy about the historical and archaeological significance of the City of David, which lies outside the current walls of Jerusalem's Old City.

0 History Politics

If Israel doesn't protect its antiquities, they’ll be erased | Doron Spielman with Eylon Levy

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Apr

Doron Spielman emphasizes the critical importance of Israel's efforts to safeguard its antiquities in the face of potential destruction.

0 Culture History

Canada’s ultimate railway journey

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

The Rocky Mountaineer offers one of the most scenic train routes in Canada, particularly the First Passage to the West from Vancouver to Banff.

0 History Culture

Prayers at Pearl Harbor

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 6 Dec 2024

The article examines the transformation of Pearl Harbor's memory from a solemn site to a tourist attraction, reflecting broader changes in American religiosity and commemoration practices.

0 Art Culture

Welcome Home: A Graphic Essay on Visiting Israel

Abby Horowitz in Hadassah · 10 Sep 2024

Abby Horowitz presents a graphic essay that captures her personal and emotional journey of visiting Israel.