Archive for June 2019
Remembering Amos Oz
PBS NewsHour pays tribute to one of Israel’s most internationally acclaimed thinkers and writers in this clip (3:26). Born in Jerusalem to European, right-wing Zionist parents, Amos Oz forged his own way, changing his
Animated clip of Etgar Keret’s ‘Pipes’
Best-selling Israeli author Etgar Keret is lauded for his zany ingenuity, as you’ll experience in this brief scene (1:46) from the full-length movie Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story. Like most of Keret’s work, this
Innovation: Africa – Bringing Israeli Innovation to African Villages
This video (03:14) introduces the important work of Innovation: Africa, an Israeli NGO that has brought innovative Israeli solar technologies to more than 100 villages in seven African countries. So far, solar energy has
Neve Tzedek: Hip & Historical
This video (03:44) tells the story of Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood built outside of the old port city of Jaffa. A bohemian artist colony in the 1900s, the neighborhood descended into
The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa
Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (03:47) introduces the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa, a UN World Heritage Site located on the slopes of Mount Carmel. The Baha’i World Center contains
Coexistence in Haifa: The Holiday of Holidays Festival
Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (02:42) highlights the diverse city of Haifa as a symbol of religious coexistence through the annual “Holiday of Holidays” festival, where people gather to
The Story of Ein Karem: Birthplace of John the Baptist
Produced by Christians United for Israel and Trinity Broadcasting Network, this episode of The Watchman (05:23) takes viewers on a guided virtual tour through some of the sacred Christian sites of Ein Kerem, a
Ein Kerem: Jerusalem’s Village Within a City
Produced by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (02:13) introduces Ein Kerem, a quaint, picturesque neighbourhood on the southwest border of Jerusalem with beautiful views and many sacred Christian sites.
Welcome to Akko: From Ancient Sites to Modern Marketplaces
This video (02:31) briefly introduces the city of Akko, highlighting its ancient history, archaeological sites, diverse population, and the historic outdoor market, famous for its produce, spices, pastries and fresh fish from the nearby
The Baha’i Gardens in Akko
This video (02:30) shows aerial footage of the beautiful Baha’i Gardens in Akko, which surround the mansion where Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet and founder of the Bahá’í faith, lived during the final years of his