Tag Archives: Masada

Time off during an excavation in Israel? Here’s what you can do.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Go to the Dead Sea. It offers war and peace, cleansing mud, swimming in both warm and cold water. You can be lifted up in the lowest place on Earth. The Dead Sea lies more than 1,400 feet below sea … Continue reading →

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Israel (literally) Forges a New Trail Through History

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

The government is planning on spending NIS 500 million over five years to restore and preserve heritage sites across the country. They are hoping the investment will work to strengthen the Israeli and Jewish connection to the historic and Zionist heritage … Continue reading →

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Masada – an Ancient Dead Sea Fortress

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

Masada is famous for several reasons. To Israeli Jews, it is a symbol of Jewish Independence. To those interested in military or ancient history, it is an example of Rome’s famed tenacity. For some modern tourists, it is the site … Continue reading →

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