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Virtual Tour of Israel – Gems of the Holy Land
Monday, December 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm EST
Join us in Israel- virtually! Monthly tours with guide and scholar, Rabbi Jonty Blackman
Monday, December 13, 2021
4:00 pm Eastern Time
Zoom | Registration required and closes 30 minutes prior to the start of the program
REGISTER
Until you can travel again in person, join Rabbi Jonty Blackman on a virtual trip to Israel. Through the end of the year, Jonty will give one lecture per month for CWB’s community of learners.
This program is in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Rodef Shalom Congregation
Registrants only need to RSVP once to be registered for the entire series.
PAST TOURS
July 12: Pathway to Destruction – The twists and turns that lead to the Roman Destruction of Jerusalem 2 millennia ago.
August 9: Tel Aviv – The city that doesn’t sleep – A look at the first Hebrew City and, in many ways, the city that is the pumping heart of the modern day State of Israel.
Sep 13: Start Up Nation – A journey following Israel’s extraordinary tale from socialist society to one of the leading nations in the technological revolution.
Oct 18: A nation marches on its stomach! – An exploration of Israel’s culinary journey from the falafel and daily rationing to the explosive culinary scene that is Israel today.
November 8: Treasures of the Mediterranean – A tour following some of the wonders on the coast of Israel.
December 13: Gems of the Holy Land – A peek into some of the lesser known, but none-the-less extraordinary stories and places that dot the Land of Israel.
Jonty Blackman
Jonty has led many seminars and missions in Poland and Israel and is a gifted educator and a fascinating storyteller. Jonty has a unique way of connecting his teachings to his audience, such that their experience of learning leaves a deep and enduring impact on their lives. He weaves together Jewish history with philosophy, culture with archaeology, and the tragedy of the Holocaust with probing, source-based theological questions. His intricate knowledge of Jewish history and the Holocaust, combined with his analytical and sensitive approach to challenging philosophical questions offers students a profound educational experience.