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The history and critique of Islam – Part 2*

This Jay Smith lecture begins with research carried out by Dan Gibson between 1979 and 2004, where he went to over 100 early 7th - 8th century mosques, and tabulated (using modern Aster satellite technology) where their Qiblas were directed. He noticed that they were all directed in four groups of directions.

Sea of Galilee, Hulah Valley, Golan Heights, Mt. Hermon *

Introduction to the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights (Bashan), Hulah Valley and Mount Hermon. Includes aerial drone footage of biblical locations.

Museum On The Seam, Jerusalem *

The Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum located in a neo-classical building on the geographic seam line between East and West of Jerusalem, in the meeting point of the three religions.

Sculpture Road (Derech HaPesalim)*

Derech Hapesalim is a lovely trail in the Zora Forest near the city of Bet Shemesh. Along Route 44 off the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway 1 you will find a collection of artworks of the Sculpture Road (Derech HaPesalim in Hebrew), a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) route through the KKL-JNF Presidents Forest (Hanasi Forest).

The history and critique of Islam – Part 1 *

Back in 2016 Jay Smith lecture at Kensington Temple (KT) on the historical emergence of Islam. This, then is the first part of his lecture (40 minutes long), which is followed in a few days by part 2 (60 minutes long). Jay employs his graphics into his talks, which help the audience follow his train of thought.

Ekron-A Philistine City *

The city of Ekron (עֶקְרוֹן‎ - عقرون‎), in the Hellenistic period known as Accaron ,was one of the five cities of the famed Philistine pentapolis, located in southwestern Canaan.

Be’er Sheva – The Remnants Of The Ottoman City *

The "Old City " is the nickname of the Ottoman Beersheba, the only city planned and established at the start of the 20th century by the Ottoman Turks during their rule in what is now Israel. The city was built to serve as an administrative center by the Ottoman administration for the benefit of the Bedouin at the outset of the 20th century and was given the name of Bir al-Sabi (Well of the Seven).

Elvis American Diner *

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley. Everything about the Elvis American Diner, located about 12 miles outside Jerusalem, celebrates the ...

Honey Bee Hive House *

The Honey Bee Hive House is one of the cool, hidden, and unusual things to do in East Jerusalem, Israel. After the Six Day War, the Housing Ministry sponsored the construction of neighborhoods in the newly conquered territories. The Ramot Polin complex has been named one of the "World's Strangest Buildings".

Beit Jann *

Beit Jann (بيت جن‎ - בֵּיתּ גַ'ן‎) is a Druze village on Mount Meron in northern Israel. At 940 meters above sea level, Beit Jann is one of the highest inhabited locations in the country. Beit Jann has a cool climate, even in summer, and offers panoramic views that stretch as far as the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean on a clear day. The village is located inside the Mount Meron nature reserve.