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Dec 6, 2017, 10:49 PM

Jerusalem our capital and the emotional whirlwind

Like many Jewish Israelis and non-Israelis, I am filled with so many mixed emotions at today's recognition -- finally -- by the president of the USA, of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, and vague upcoming moving of the...

Oct 16, 2017, 3:49 PM

The viral 'me too' Facebook campaign is achingly sad and absolutely terrifying; it is also a wake-up call

Sep 20, 2017, 9:42 AM

Shanah tovah cards in the social media age

It's not that they're interesting (the new year wishes are really always the same), but that they are sent...and received

Nov 24, 2016, 11:09 PM

Combining my ‘aliyaversary’ with Thanksgiving

So like many others, I have some thanks I want to publicly express. Mine is different though. Today, November 25th, will always be in my mind a special date, but all the more so this year, as today marks exactly 30...

Nov 14, 2016, 9:05 PM

From Jewish educator to car mechanic

He's debating giving up the classroom for the instant gratification of helping people

Jul 21, 2016, 9:54 PM

Memories of a summer month in 2006

Snapshots of memory from the Second Lebanon War, offering glimpses into the experience of a reservist soldier on duty

Feb 7, 2016, 12:35 AM

Singing Aleinu together: More than one way to be a Jew

Orthodox kids enhance a progressive service in an ancient Ein Gedi synagogue by joining them in the Aleinu prayer

Oct 25, 2015, 6:26 AM

The Jewish Soul goes far, far back in time: four millennia, give or take a century, and we are all connected, over time and space, like it or not. With one exception, every speaking character in this monologue is...

Oct 15, 2015, 1:35 AM

The Leaves That Are Green Turn To…What?

Many friends and former students have been asking me for my reaction to the events that have transpired in Israel over the past few weeks. There is a beautiful line in one of my favorite Simon and Garfunkel songs: Time hurries...

Sep 5, 2015, 10:39 PM

Men: Carry pads! Show you care!

A tour guide who wants to be ready for any body's emergency

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About Me

Betsalel Steinhart is a Licensed Tour Guide, and the Director of Education for Ramah Israel. He is privileged to live in Jerusalem with his wife and five children.