Course Description
Even as the State of Israel grows more modern and urban with every passing year, Tanakh is still all around us. Join Matan Chashmonaim and tour guides Yehuda Dominitz and Shulie Mishkin in exploring some of the areas that shaped the Biblical story and still influence us today.
- Journey Through Gezer and Hulda: מהתנ”ך לתש”ח Tel Gezer, an ancient
archaeological site, bears witness to thousands of years of history, from its
Canaanite roots to its role in biblical narratives including the first Hebrew text
ever! From Gezer we will continue on to the modern story of Herzl House in Hulda. With Yehuda Tuesday Oct 10th or 17th
- Beit Shemesh and Lachish: Flight or fight – the dilemma of King Hizkiyah and the connection to the British museum. With Yehuda Tuesday Oct 31st or November 7th
- 3. Kayafa and Azeka – Bible Vs archaeology or archaeology in the
service of the Bible? Was King David a mighty king who established a great
kingdom or the mayor of a small place called Jerusalem? How did ten pieces of
olives help to solve the mystery? With Yehuda Tuesday Jan 30th
- Nebi Samuel: Kever Shmuel haNavi? Or a Crusader crypt? A look at one of the highest points north of Jerusalem, a place full of Tanakh and later Jewish history. Tuesday Dec 5 With Shulie
- Tel Gat and Tel Tzora: Who were the Philistines and where did they control? Where did the stories of Shimshon take place? Tues Dec 19 With Shulie
- Neot Kedumim: The world of Tanakh is replete with descriptions of flora and fauna. This official “Biblical Nature Reserve” helps us understand those images. Tues Jan 9 With Shulie
- City of David מקדש מלך עיר : what makes Jerusalem so special –
exploring the heart of the Jewish people the stories and finding in the field. With Yehuda April 30th or June 18th
- Kasr al Yahud and Mitzpe Yericho: following in the footsteps of Yehoshua ben Nun and the Israelites as they cross the Jordan and enter the Land of Israel. With Yehuda Feb 13th
- Modiin and Park Canada: Where did the Maccabees live? Where did they
flight? A deeper understanding of the story of Chanukah. With Yehuda Tuesday November 27th
- Shilo: The home of the Mishkan for almost four centuries and an amazing archaeological site located below a modern community. Tues March 5 With Shulie
- Gush Etzion: Our forefathers and mothers walked here, we will explore the Path of the Patriarchs, as well as hear about the return in modern times. Tuesday March 19 With Shulie
- Tel Sheva: Is this the Biblical Beersheva? And if not, what is it and why is it important? A look at the southern border of Eretz Yisrael. Tuesday May 28 With Shulie
Yehuda Dominitz was born and raised in the lsrael to an English speaking family, served in the paratroopers, and studied at the Hesder Yeshiva in Maale Adumim.
He holds rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate and a second-degree in
education from Tel Aviv University. He teaches Bible and Jewish thought at Lapid
Yeshivah High school in Modiin and in Midreshet Modiin for women. Since
completing a course as a Moreh Derech, he has been guiding groups of youth
and adults throughout the country, fostering a connection between Jewish
sources and the land. I believe that every journey to the land is an opportunity
for reflection, change, and connection to the land and its inhabitants.
Shulie Mishkin made Aliyah from New York with a Masters degree in Jewish
History from Columbia University. After completing the Ministry of Tourism guide
course in 1997, she began guiding professionally and has since taught and
guided all ages, from toddlers to retirees. Her tours provide a complete picture of
the land of Israel and Jewish heritage, with a strong reliance on sources ranging
from the Bible to 19th century travelers' reports. Alongside her regular guide
work, she teaches tour and text courses in the Jerusalem institutions of Pardes
and Matan, and provides tours for special needs students in the “Darkaynu”
program. She also teaches virtually to students all over the world
* The course is open to men and women.
** The payment covers ten trips throughout the year, depending on the weather and other technical factors.
*** Registration is now, the opening of the course is subject to a minimum number of participants.
**** Depending on the number of people who register –the Hebrew and English speaking courses might combine.
If you are interested in only one tour it will cost 140 shekel. Please contact the office at 02-5944555 to sign up.
