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Ancient Roots, Modern Miracles

A Video Tour of Israel

Topics:   Israel
From Jerusalem to Masada, join veteran tour-guide Shalom Pollack on a wondrous journey through Israel where the past, present and future all share the same space.

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Shalom Pollack, veteran Israeli tour guide, was born and educated in New York with a classic Jewish education as well as a Masters degree in International Relations. Shalom moved to Israel in 1977 working as a journalist and professional tour guide. He served in the Israeli Navy, lectures on the Mid-East and continues his Torah studies in Jerusalem. To learn more visit his website: www.shalompollacktours.co.il.

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Posted: Feb 10, 2012
Gavriel's words
I feel I've heard an angel talking when I read such words that are of such poetry.
Posted By ruth housman, marshfield hills, ma

Posted: Feb 4, 2012
Shalom Pollack
Thank you! I would like to visit one day. Praying for the peace of Israel.
Posted By crystal, Holly Hill, FL

Posted: Jan 1, 2012
very well done
thank you so much for an excellent video tour. I learnt a lot and enjoyed it.
Posted By chaya weisberg, jerusalem

Posted: Oct 4, 2011
Space Time
When looking back on all the things i could of done or the ones i haven't done, i become perplexed. Then i think of Israel and without a second of thought i am there, i will be picked up by the wings of chesed and gebvurah. Then i will no longer be me, i will become (ONE) a feeling like no other. The sands will fill our hour glasses as if time just stopped. The clouds will protect us from the intense rays of reality. The Holy land will fill our cups with wine like over flowing tears. Blessings will be said in the land of Israel and the sands will toughen our heels for the poison of the snake we will not fear. For all who travels to the Holy Land will see their Jewish self in every Jewish smile. So as the sun may set our dreams soon come to life, that dream will be built before our very eyes, the dream of Shalom all over the world, Israel never says good bye only.... come back home.
Posted By Gavriel, WA

Posted: Sep 23, 2011
Space: past present and future
There is a fascinating and beautiful quote by T.S. Eliot that does remind me of space in all its metaphoric context, and it is as follows:

"We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time."

I think to really know Israel, is to both traverse the country, to love deeply the land, and to understand the history, our collective past, moves us not only into the present but also into the future, and in a way, it is a circle, as we come back to our beginnings, and each time, see it fresh, with renewed hope, with new, expectant vision.
Posted By Ruth Elise Housman, marshfield hills, ma

Posted: Sep 22, 2011
Israel
Wonderful video and very educational. Israel, America loves you and we stand with you. G-d bless the Jews.
Posted By John Nocera, West Monroe, LA

Posted: Mar 9, 2011
thank you
Thanks to all for the encouragement and kind words.
Posted By shalom pollack, jerusalem, israel

Posted: Mar 6, 2011
Todah
At certain points while viewing the presentation I cried and at other points I wanted to stand up and dance but through it all I gave thanks.

I am grateful for all who played a role in making this film.

This is what the world needs to see rather than education through western media.
Posted By Tirtzah, Frisco, USA

Posted: May 13, 2010
jerusalem
beautiful.... my hearts desire for the peace of israel & her ppl. amen!!!
Posted By betsyanne cameron, alloa, scotland

Posted: Apr 17, 2010
thanks for the teaching on such a great place of GOD... i have this on my favorites... thanks very much.
Posted By karen



 

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