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Israel: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 10: Haifa and Mount Carmel- Community ResilienceWhat makes a community resilient enough to survive and thrive despite constant challenges? This episode takes you to Mount Carmel and the city of Haifa, where diverse communities have built something genuinely remarkable – a functioning model of coexistence in one of the world's most conflict-ridden regions.
We explore three powerful historical moments that reveal the foundations of community resilience:
Mount Carmel's Biblical Drama: The story of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Ba'al, and the surprising lesson hidden in his "punishment" about what it really takes for communities to endure across centuries.
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2025-11-1931 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 9: The Coastal PlainJourney along Israel's Mediterranean coastline, where ancient civilizations learned that survival depends not on rigid resistance to change, but on the art of flowing like water. From the biblical confrontation between David and Goliath to the modern challenges facing Israel's most densely populated region, the coastal plain has been humanity's laboratory for adaptation and resilience.
Discover the fascinating story of the Philistines- those mysterious "Sea Peoples" who brought iron technology and urban planning to the ancient world. Explore the wandering journey of the Ark of the Covenant through Philistine cities, and learn why the connection between ancient...
2025-09-1536 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 8- The Judean DesertJourney into the Judean Desert, where ancient history meets modern resilience in one of the world's most challenging landscapes. From the legendary fortress of Masada to the mineral-rich waters of the disappearing Dead Sea, this episode explores how civilizations have learned to endure and thrive in seemingly impossible conditions.
Discover the dramatic story of Masada's last stand, where Jewish rebels held out against the Roman Empire for three years. Explore the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden, preserving ancient wisdom for future generations. Learn about Moshe Novomeysky's vision that transformed the Dead Sea into a...
2025-08-1537 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 7: The Golan HeightsAscend to Israel's most strategic and breathtaking region- the Golan Heights, where biblical giants once roamed, modern heroes risked everything, and diverse communities build their lives on literally shifting ground. Experience dramatic contrasts from 200 meters below sea level to snow-capped peaks at 1,200 meters above, all within an hour drive.
Explore the Golan's deep biblical roots, including the legendary King Og of Bashan and mysterious ancient structures like massive dolmens and the enigmatic Rujum al-Hiri stone circle that rivals Stonehenge in scope and sophistication. These monuments suggest the presence of a civilization with extraordinary engineering capabilities that built l...
2025-07-2940 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 6: The Negev DesertJourney into Israel's vast southern wilderness- the Negev Desert, where apparent emptiness reveals extraordinary abundance. Discover how this seemingly barren landscape has been home to thriving civilizations for millennia and continues to serve as a laboratory for solving global challenges today.
We explore the remarkable history of the Negev, from the ingenious Nabataeans who built a trading empire in the desert using revolutionary water management systems, to the Christian hermits who found spiritual clarity in canyon monasteries 1,500 years ago. Learn how brave Jewish pioneers in the 1940s established desert settlements under impossible conditions- settlements that proved crucial...
2025-07-1537 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 5 - Israel: When History Calls AgainJourney through 2,500 years of conquest and survival as we explore how Israel faces its most complex multi-front conflict since independence. In this powerful episode, we trace the remarkable pattern from ancient Babylon and Persia through the Bar Kokhba revolt- the massive Jewish rebellion that led Rome to rename the entire region in an attempt to erase Jewish connection to the land.
We'll discover the strategic importance of this crossroads between continents and why every empire in history has sought to control it. From the destruction of the Second Temple to the systematic attempts by Rome to eliminate...
2025-06-3029 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 3- JerusalemExperience Jerusalem beyond the headlines as we explore this extraordinary city where ancient stones tell eternal stories and diverse communities navigate the complexities of coexistence.
We begin with Jerusalem's 3,000-year history, from King David's capital to the building of the First and Second Temples, through centuries of diverse rulers, to the city's division and reunification in modern times. We'll explore its profound significance to three major world religions while highlighting the continuous Jewish presence and connection throughout the ages.
Through personal experiences, we'll venture beyond the Old City walls to discover the natural beauty of...
2025-06-0928 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 4- Tel AvivJourney to Tel Aviv, where innovation meets tradition and failure becomes a stepping stone to success, as we explore the city that transformed from sand dunes into a global technology powerhouse.
We begin with the remarkable transformation from ancient Jaffa's 4,000-year port to the birth of Tel Aviv in 1909, when 66 families dared to build the first modern Hebrew city on empty sand dunes. We'll discover how waves of immigration, including Bauhaus architects fleeing Nazi Germany, created the UNESCO-recognized "White City" and established the foundation for modern Israeli urban culture.
Through vivid exploration, we'll walk through...
2025-06-0922 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode2- The Gaza EnvelopeIn this powerful episode, we journey to the Gaza Envelope communities of southern Israel – an area that has faced extraordinary challenges, particularly since October 7th, 2023.
We begin by exploring the 4,000-year history of this region, from biblical times through various civilizations, to the modern kibbutz movement that transformed desert into thriving farmland through innovative agricultural techniques. This historical perspective helps us understand the deep roots and remarkable determination that characterize these communities.
Through personal experiences and firsthand accounts, we explore the current reality of the Gaza Envelope communities as they rebuild lives shattered by the Oc...
2025-05-1326 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 1: The GalileeIn our first full episode, we explore the lush, mystical Galilee in northern Israel.
This region has been home to diverse communities for millennia, creating a unique model of coexistence that offers profound lessons in resilience through balance.
We begin with a journey through the Galilee's rich history - from its significance in ancient Jewish tradition as the center of Jewish learning after the destruction of the Second Temple, to its importance in Christian history as the ministry site of Jesus, to the development of Arab, Druze and Bedouin communities that add to its cultural...
2025-05-0720 minIsrael: The Land of ResilienceEpisode 0- IntroductionWelcome to "Israel: The Land of Resilience"! In this brief introduction, I'll share what to expect on our podcast journey through one of the world's most fascinating countries.
As a mental coach and as an Israeli tour guide with years of experience leading travelers through Israel's diverse regions, I've witnessed firsthand how this small country has developed remarkable approaches to resilience that can benefit people anywhere.
Each episode of our podcast follows a three-part structure: we'll explore the rich historical context of a specific region, experience current realities through personal encounters and stories, and extract...
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VareseNews PodcastVareseNews - Le notizie del 26 maggio 2021Le principali notizie di mercoledì 26 maggio“Non vogliamo vendetta, ma la verità”. A Malpensa l’addio alla famiglia morta al MottaroneCommozione e silenzio all’area Cargo di Malpensa per l’arrivo dei primi feretri delle vittime del Mottarone, giunte dopo il nulla osta delle autorità e pronti per la partenza verso Israele. Nella tragedia della funivia è stata distrutta un’intera famiglia: sono morti Amit Biran, 30 anni, Tal Peleg, 27 anni, il piccolo Tom, 2 anni, il bisnonno di 82 anni, e la sua compagna 71 anni. La cerimonia di preghiera e commiato si è tenuta prevalentemente in ebraico, solo alcuni passaggi sono stati pronunciati in ital...
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Vince Tracy PodcastsItems from European, Spanish and UK news.Eitan Biran, five, the sole survivor of a horror cable car crash in Italy which killed his parents,
brother and great-grandparents, was protected by father Amit who 'wrapped his son in an
instinctive embrace', medics said.
POLICE In Girona Break Up A Criminal Gang Fraudulently Selling High-End Vehicles Acquired From
Italy The National Police, together with Mossos d’Esquadra officers, have broken up an organisatio
n that allegedly attempted to fraudulently acquire high-end sports vehicles, “to achieve ownership
and subsequent resale”, according to a police statement.
The body of a man has...
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