The Virtual Voyage Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-virtual-voyage Come along The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you on a trip across the Atlantic to the land of Israel. Buckle up for the travel show where you don't have to leave your comfort zone! © 2025 Abigail Snyder d7b37788-0fb5-59a8-908f-83f5b3f564aa no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:24 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:42:06 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/v-P8_SIOV9oaPvnwzE3zvZ9-Eb1NAyr27S2sQLWYC9g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM0MDUxLzE2NjMw/Njg1MjEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Virtual Voyage episodic Abigail Snyder Come along The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you on a trip across the Atlantic to the land of Israel. Buckle up for the travel show where you don't have to leave your comfort zone! Come along The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you on a trip across the Atlantic to the land of Israel. Abigail Snyder No No A Mother’s Message: An Update on the War in Israel 6 6 9 9 A Mother’s Message: An Update on the War in Israel full 86494adc-e465-494f-8e88-2b58a300b72b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1318e8b Miiko Shaffier, an Orthodox Jew living in Be’er Sheva (less than 30 miles from Gaza), joins Abigail to give a detailed account of what it was like in Israel on the morning on October 7. As the mother of an IDF soldier, Miiko also shares her son’s experience of being called up to serve, her level of contact with him during the war, and a heartwarming story involving kneepads for her son’s unit.


Don’t miss this important episode that will help educate you about the current war and how it has affected families all across Israel.


To learn Hebrew with Miiko’s proven system, visit her website here.

]]> Miiko Shaffier, an Orthodox Jew living in Be’er Sheva (less than 30 miles from Gaza), joins Abigail to give a detailed account of what it was like in Israel on the morning on October 7. As the mother of an IDF soldier, Miiko also shares her son’s experience of being called up to serve, her level of contact with him during the war, and a heartwarming story involving kneepads for her son’s unit.


Don’t miss this important episode that will help educate you about the current war and how it has affected families all across Israel.


To learn Hebrew with Miiko’s proven system, visit her website here.

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:35:26 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1945 Miiko Shaffier, an Orthodox Jew living in Be’er Sheva (less than 30 miles from Gaza), joins Abigail to give a detailed account of what it was like in Israel on the morning on October 7. As the mother of an IDF soldier, Miiko also shares her son’s experience of being called up to serve, her level of contact with him during the war, and a heartwarming story involving kneepads for her son’s unit.


Don’t miss this important episode that will help educate you about the current war and how it has affected families all across Israel.


To learn Hebrew with Miiko’s proven system, visit her website here.

]]> No Beyond the Headlines: An Inside Look at the War in Israel 6 6 8 8 Beyond the Headlines: An Inside Look at the War in Israel full 4aa8fa56-e3d0-433e-b86c-1ce60ed0758a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e9fd4cc Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joins Abigail to provide an update on the war in Israel, especially with the recent development of the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fleur also discusses the hostage situation, providing an important caveat: this is not a prisoner exchange. There is no equivalence between releasing Palestinian prisoners who have been imprisoned for crimes of terrorism in exchange for releasing innocent Israeli civilians, including women and children.


Don’t miss this episode with crucial information about the war in Israel and what its future may look like.


Follow Fleur on X here.

]]> Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joins Abigail to provide an update on the war in Israel, especially with the recent development of the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fleur also discusses the hostage situation, providing an important caveat: this is not a prisoner exchange. There is no equivalence between releasing Palestinian prisoners who have been imprisoned for crimes of terrorism in exchange for releasing innocent Israeli civilians, including women and children.


Don’t miss this episode with crucial information about the war in Israel and what its future may look like.


Follow Fleur on X here.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 01:48:11 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 868 Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joins Abigail to provide an update on the war in Israel, especially with the recent development of the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Fleur also discusses the hostage situation, providing an important caveat: this is not a prisoner exchange. There is no equivalence between releasing Palestinian prisoners who have been imprisoned for crimes of terrorism in exchange for releasing innocent Israeli civilians, including women and children.


Don’t miss this episode with crucial information about the war in Israel and what its future may look like.


Follow Fleur on X here.

]]> No Friends of the IDF: An Update from Israel’s Front Lines 6 6 7 7 Friends of the IDF: An Update from Israel’s Front Lines full 1a3740ec-71fc-4a84-8dfe-c78733d749c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfa5412d As the Hamas-Israel war continues to rage, Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Abigail to provide an update from the front lines, what could happen if Hezbollah enters the war, and how Israel sets the moral standard for war.

Rabbi Weil also shares the story of Sgt. Rose Lubin, a courageous American Lone Soldier who served in the IDF and defended Southern Israel from Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attacks. Last week, Sgt. Rose was brutally stabbed by a terrorist in Jerusalem and succumbed to her wounds. May her memory be a blessing.

The FIDF is the Israel Defense Force’s only designated partner in the US, and the IDF has requested their urgent support. During this war, the FIDF is tasked with meeting IDF soldiers’ emergency needs, including temporary field hospitals, intensive care ambulances, hygiene kits, and plasma kits. Donate to the FIDF’s crucial work here.

Psalms that Rabbi Weil recommends using to pray for Israel: Psalm 120, Psalm 121, Psalm 130.

]]> As the Hamas-Israel war continues to rage, Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Abigail to provide an update from the front lines, what could happen if Hezbollah enters the war, and how Israel sets the moral standard for war.

Rabbi Weil also shares the story of Sgt. Rose Lubin, a courageous American Lone Soldier who served in the IDF and defended Southern Israel from Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attacks. Last week, Sgt. Rose was brutally stabbed by a terrorist in Jerusalem and succumbed to her wounds. May her memory be a blessing.

The FIDF is the Israel Defense Force’s only designated partner in the US, and the IDF has requested their urgent support. During this war, the FIDF is tasked with meeting IDF soldiers’ emergency needs, including temporary field hospitals, intensive care ambulances, hygiene kits, and plasma kits. Donate to the FIDF’s crucial work here.

Psalms that Rabbi Weil recommends using to pray for Israel: Psalm 120, Psalm 121, Psalm 130.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:05:23 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 2561 As the Hamas-Israel war continues to rage, Rabbi Steven Weil, CEO of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Abigail to provide an update from the front lines, what could happen if Hezbollah enters the war, and how Israel sets the moral standard for war.

Rabbi Weil also shares the story of Sgt. Rose Lubin, a courageous American Lone Soldier who served in the IDF and defended Southern Israel from Hamas terrorists during the October 7th attacks. Last week, Sgt. Rose was brutally stabbed by a terrorist in Jerusalem and succumbed to her wounds. May her memory be a blessing.

The FIDF is the Israel Defense Force’s only designated partner in the US, and the IDF has requested their urgent support. During this war, the FIDF is tasked with meeting IDF soldiers’ emergency needs, including temporary field hospitals, intensive care ambulances, hygiene kits, and plasma kits. Donate to the FIDF’s crucial work here.

Psalms that Rabbi Weil recommends using to pray for Israel: Psalm 120, Psalm 121, Psalm 130.

]]> No Magnificent Mosaics Inside an Ancient Synagogue: A Tour of Huqoq with Dr. Jodi Magness 6 6 6 6 Magnificent Mosaics Inside an Ancient Synagogue: A Tour of Huqoq with Dr. Jodi Magness full 6ab9fe7c-e9a3-4cd6-80e6-cbe2eb310dab https://share.transistor.fm/s/303aa062 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head to Huqoq, an archaeological site in the Galilee region. At Huqoq, we’ll meet back up with Dr. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and director of the Huqoq Excavation Project, who has graciously agreed to give us a tour of the site.

Come along on the adventure to learn more about this ancient Jewish village, which Jesus himself may have visited. Plus, you’ll get to see the centerpiece of the site: Huqoq’s synagogue that is paved with beautiful mosaics, detailing biblical and non-biblical stories. After our discussion with Dr. Magness about the Jonah mosaic, you may leave wondering whether Jonah was swallowed by 1 fish or 3 fish!

Learn more about Huqoq and the excavations here, or visit Dr. Magness’ website here.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head to Huqoq, an archaeological site in the Galilee region. At Huqoq, we’ll meet back up with Dr. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and director of the Huqoq Excavation Project, who has graciously agreed to give us a tour of the site.

Come along on the adventure to learn more about this ancient Jewish village, which Jesus himself may have visited. Plus, you’ll get to see the centerpiece of the site: Huqoq’s synagogue that is paved with beautiful mosaics, detailing biblical and non-biblical stories. After our discussion with Dr. Magness about the Jonah mosaic, you may leave wondering whether Jonah was swallowed by 1 fish or 3 fish!

Learn more about Huqoq and the excavations here, or visit Dr. Magness’ website here.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:35:09 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 2060 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head to Huqoq, an archaeological site in the Galilee region. At Huqoq, we’ll meet back up with Dr. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and director of the Huqoq Excavation Project, who has graciously agreed to give us a tour of the site.

Come along on the adventure to learn more about this ancient Jewish village, which Jesus himself may have visited. Plus, you’ll get to see the centerpiece of the site: Huqoq’s synagogue that is paved with beautiful mosaics, detailing biblical and non-biblical stories. After our discussion with Dr. Magness about the Jonah mosaic, you may leave wondering whether Jonah was swallowed by 1 fish or 3 fish!

Learn more about Huqoq and the excavations here, or visit Dr. Magness’ website here.

]]> No G-d, Deliver Your People. 6 6 5 5 G-d, Deliver Your People. full 0d2757cc-6bea-46ae-8a03-45e69a2436ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd149194 Israel is at war. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the terrorist group Hamas launched a vicious surprise attack on Israel—on a Jewish holiday. It’s disgusting, sickening, and heartbreaking. Hamas is engaged in pure evil, trying to obliterate the nation of Israel, G-d’s nation, from this earth—but they will ultimately fail. G-d will protect his people.


As this war happens in Israel, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and others as to what is happening. That means we must confront evil: Hamas terrorists are raping women, murdering innocent children and families, taking hostages, shooting thousands upon thousands of rockets into Israel. Don’t run from evil—because then evil gains power.


On today’s episode, we meet Hillel Fuld, a Jewish man who boldly takes the stand for truth and for Israel on social media. He’s also the brother of a national hero of Israel, Ari Fuld, who was murdered in September 2018 by a Palestinian terrorist. Hillel shares about the attacks in Israel and what it’s like to be living there right now.


Don’t miss this episode: it’s the most important Virtual Voyage episode ever. Please share it with your family and friends. The world needs to know the truth.


Join me in praying that G-d delivers Israel from the hand of this evil terrorist group, Hamas. There can be no doubt: G-d is on the side of Israel and the Jewish people. We will see G-d’s miraculous deliverance of Israel from this evil war.


Important Information:

The Ari Fuld Project: https://arifuld.org
Magen David Adom in Israel (National EMS Organization): https://www.mdais.org/en
United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/

Follow Hillel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilzFuld

]]> Israel is at war. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the terrorist group Hamas launched a vicious surprise attack on Israel—on a Jewish holiday. It’s disgusting, sickening, and heartbreaking. Hamas is engaged in pure evil, trying to obliterate the nation of Israel, G-d’s nation, from this earth—but they will ultimately fail. G-d will protect his people.


As this war happens in Israel, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and others as to what is happening. That means we must confront evil: Hamas terrorists are raping women, murdering innocent children and families, taking hostages, shooting thousands upon thousands of rockets into Israel. Don’t run from evil—because then evil gains power.


On today’s episode, we meet Hillel Fuld, a Jewish man who boldly takes the stand for truth and for Israel on social media. He’s also the brother of a national hero of Israel, Ari Fuld, who was murdered in September 2018 by a Palestinian terrorist. Hillel shares about the attacks in Israel and what it’s like to be living there right now.


Don’t miss this episode: it’s the most important Virtual Voyage episode ever. Please share it with your family and friends. The world needs to know the truth.


Join me in praying that G-d delivers Israel from the hand of this evil terrorist group, Hamas. There can be no doubt: G-d is on the side of Israel and the Jewish people. We will see G-d’s miraculous deliverance of Israel from this evil war.


Important Information:

The Ari Fuld Project: https://arifuld.org
Magen David Adom in Israel (National EMS Organization): https://www.mdais.org/en
United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/

Follow Hillel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilzFuld

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:29:51 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1294 Israel is at war. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the terrorist group Hamas launched a vicious surprise attack on Israel—on a Jewish holiday. It’s disgusting, sickening, and heartbreaking. Hamas is engaged in pure evil, trying to obliterate the nation of Israel, G-d’s nation, from this earth—but they will ultimately fail. G-d will protect his people.


As this war happens in Israel, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and others as to what is happening. That means we must confront evil: Hamas terrorists are raping women, murdering innocent children and families, taking hostages, shooting thousands upon thousands of rockets into Israel. Don’t run from evil—because then evil gains power.


On today’s episode, we meet Hillel Fuld, a Jewish man who boldly takes the stand for truth and for Israel on social media. He’s also the brother of a national hero of Israel, Ari Fuld, who was murdered in September 2018 by a Palestinian terrorist. Hillel shares about the attacks in Israel and what it’s like to be living there right now.


Don’t miss this episode: it’s the most important Virtual Voyage episode ever. Please share it with your family and friends. The world needs to know the truth.


Join me in praying that G-d delivers Israel from the hand of this evil terrorist group, Hamas. There can be no doubt: G-d is on the side of Israel and the Jewish people. We will see G-d’s miraculous deliverance of Israel from this evil war.


Important Information:

The Ari Fuld Project: https://arifuld.org
Magen David Adom in Israel (National EMS Organization): https://www.mdais.org/en
United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org/

Follow Hillel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HilzFuld

]]> No Uncovering the Past: Inside an Archaeological Dig at Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar 6 6 4 4 Uncovering the Past: Inside an Archaeological Dig at Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar full 2e7724e7-46b4-4518-ade0-cedba2467d19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c28ebe7a Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head back to Tel Hazor, the largest biblical-era site in Israel. We’ll again meet up with Dr. Shlomit Bechar, director of the excavations in the lower city of Hazor.


Come along on the adventure to learn what it’s like working on an archaeological dig—including what time you have to wake up. Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing about all Shlomit and her team found this summer at Hazor!


If you’re interested in learning more about participating in the 2024 lower excavations at Hazor, visit the website here or reach out via email: telhazor@univ.haifa.ac.il.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head back to Tel Hazor, the largest biblical-era site in Israel. We’ll again meet up with Dr. Shlomit Bechar, director of the excavations in the lower city of Hazor.


Come along on the adventure to learn what it’s like working on an archaeological dig—including what time you have to wake up. Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing about all Shlomit and her team found this summer at Hazor!


If you’re interested in learning more about participating in the 2024 lower excavations at Hazor, visit the website here or reach out via email: telhazor@univ.haifa.ac.il.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 2893 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we head back to Tel Hazor, the largest biblical-era site in Israel. We’ll again meet up with Dr. Shlomit Bechar, director of the excavations in the lower city of Hazor.


Come along on the adventure to learn what it’s like working on an archaeological dig—including what time you have to wake up. Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing about all Shlomit and her team found this summer at Hazor!


If you’re interested in learning more about participating in the 2024 lower excavations at Hazor, visit the website here or reach out via email: telhazor@univ.haifa.ac.il.

]]> No A Forgotten City: Touring Tel Lachish with Dr. Yosef Garfinkel 6 6 3 3 A Forgotten City: Touring Tel Lachish with Dr. Yosef Garfinkel full 6bfb7c2d-8159-4fa8-8468-fa003f230d8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fe3a357 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, an archaeologist who has directed excavations at Tel Lachish—a city you need to know about. Come along on the adventure to hear about Dr. Garfinkel's significant discoveries at this site, including evidence for the kingdom of David.

And you won't want to miss Dr. Garfinkel's exciting summary of the Assyrian invasion of Lachish led by Sennacherib, including the still visible Assyrian siege ramp constructed in a matter of weeks with millions of stones!

Learn more about Dr. Garfinkel and volunteering at the Tel Lachish summer excavations here.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, an archaeologist who has directed excavations at Tel Lachish—a city you need to know about. Come along on the adventure to hear about Dr. Garfinkel's significant discoveries at this site, including evidence for the kingdom of David.

And you won't want to miss Dr. Garfinkel's exciting summary of the Assyrian invasion of Lachish led by Sennacherib, including the still visible Assyrian siege ramp constructed in a matter of weeks with millions of stones!

Learn more about Dr. Garfinkel and volunteering at the Tel Lachish summer excavations here.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 2031 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, an archaeologist who has directed excavations at Tel Lachish—a city you need to know about. Come along on the adventure to hear about Dr. Garfinkel's significant discoveries at this site, including evidence for the kingdom of David.

And you won't want to miss Dr. Garfinkel's exciting summary of the Assyrian invasion of Lachish led by Sennacherib, including the still visible Assyrian siege ramp constructed in a matter of weeks with millions of stones!

Learn more about Dr. Garfinkel and volunteering at the Tel Lachish summer excavations here.

]]> No Armageddon: The Location of the World's Last Battle? 6 6 2 2 Armageddon: The Location of the World's Last Battle? full c1e31162-ef5f-4a52-b0ce-e3747ca21084 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91677b59 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel for a visit to Tel Megiddo, the site most often associated with Armageddon from the book of Revelation, which describes a final end-of-world confrontation between God and forces of evil.


But can we actually call Megiddo the location of the future battle of Armageddon—or is it a different city altogether? Come along on this week's adventure to find out!

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel for a visit to Tel Megiddo, the site most often associated with Armageddon from the book of Revelation, which describes a final end-of-world confrontation between God and forces of evil.


But can we actually call Megiddo the location of the future battle of Armageddon—or is it a different city altogether? Come along on this week's adventure to find out!

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1672 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel for a visit to Tel Megiddo, the site most often associated with Armageddon from the book of Revelation, which describes a final end-of-world confrontation between God and forces of evil.


But can we actually call Megiddo the location of the future battle of Armageddon—or is it a different city altogether? Come along on this week's adventure to find out!

]]> No Mysteries Atop Mt. Tabor: A Miraculous Battle and the Transfiguration 6 6 1 1 Mysteries Atop Mt. Tabor: A Miraculous Battle and the Transfiguration full 7c13d9c9-95d5-4f70-8ba6-b5edce6af37c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b133f77 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Lower Galilee known for an Old Testament battle between the Israelites and Sisera and later the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But how likely is it that the Transfiguration actually happened here, especially because its location is never directly stated in the New Testament? Abigail will offer her thoughts, but you'll have to make your own mind up.

Plus, don't miss a comical story about Abigail's first trip to Mt. Tabor, which features her and her family running up the mountain while the tour guide sat at the bottom and drank coffee.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Lower Galilee known for an Old Testament battle between the Israelites and Sisera and later the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But how likely is it that the Transfiguration actually happened here, especially because its location is never directly stated in the New Testament? Abigail will offer her thoughts, but you'll have to make your own mind up.

Plus, don't miss a comical story about Abigail's first trip to Mt. Tabor, which features her and her family running up the mountain while the tour guide sat at the bottom and drank coffee.

]]> Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1564 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Lower Galilee known for an Old Testament battle between the Israelites and Sisera and later the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But how likely is it that the Transfiguration actually happened here, especially because its location is never directly stated in the New Testament? Abigail will offer her thoughts, but you'll have to make your own mind up.

Plus, don't miss a comical story about Abigail's first trip to Mt. Tabor, which features her and her family running up the mountain while the tour guide sat at the bottom and drank coffee.

]]> No Adventuring at an Abandoned Industrial Park: Manoah's Altar with Aaron Shaffier 5 5 9 9 Adventuring at an Abandoned Industrial Park: Manoah's Altar with Aaron Shaffier full 2253564d-242a-4927-93fd-51f6f2609f50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/268ef18c On this exciting episode of The Virtual Voyage, we'll meet up with one of Israel's most incredible tour guides, Aaron Shaffier, and head to Zorah, the birthplace of Samson. Tour Guide Aaron leads us to an old industrial park—and you won't believe what we'll find.

Here's a teaser from Judges 13: "And when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the angel of the LORD went up in the flame of the altar. Now Manoah [Samson's father] and his wife were watching, and they fell on their faces to the ground."

Learn more about Tour Guide Aaron here, or follow him on Instagram.

]]> On this exciting episode of The Virtual Voyage, we'll meet up with one of Israel's most incredible tour guides, Aaron Shaffier, and head to Zorah, the birthplace of Samson. Tour Guide Aaron leads us to an old industrial park—and you won't believe what we'll find.

Here's a teaser from Judges 13: "And when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the angel of the LORD went up in the flame of the altar. Now Manoah [Samson's father] and his wife were watching, and they fell on their faces to the ground."

Learn more about Tour Guide Aaron here, or follow him on Instagram.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 2124 On this exciting episode of The Virtual Voyage, we'll meet up with one of Israel's most incredible tour guides, Aaron Shaffier, and head to Zorah, the birthplace of Samson. Tour Guide Aaron leads us to an old industrial park—and you won't believe what we'll find.

Here's a teaser from Judges 13: "And when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the angel of the LORD went up in the flame of the altar. Now Manoah [Samson's father] and his wife were watching, and they fell on their faces to the ground."

Learn more about Tour Guide Aaron here, or follow him on Instagram.

]]> No Ahead of Its Time: The Revolutionary Ancient Technology at Caesarea Maritima 5 5 8 8 Ahead of Its Time: The Revolutionary Ancient Technology at Caesarea Maritima full cdec9d37-394b-45b9-a035-2cee94f8785b https://share.transistor.fm/s/45cb501a Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Caesarea Maritima, a city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea that was made great by King Herod. After learning about Caesarea's complex history, we'll head into the archaeological park to see a Roman aqueduct, an ancient theater that still hosts concerts today, Herod's palace, and, best of all, Caesarea's man-made harbor, constructed using revolutionary technology.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Caesarea Maritima, a city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea that was made great by King Herod. After learning about Caesarea's complex history, we'll head into the archaeological park to see a Roman aqueduct, an ancient theater that still hosts concerts today, Herod's palace, and, best of all, Caesarea's man-made harbor, constructed using revolutionary technology.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1730 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Caesarea Maritima, a city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea that was made great by King Herod. After learning about Caesarea's complex history, we'll head into the archaeological park to see a Roman aqueduct, an ancient theater that still hosts concerts today, Herod's palace, and, best of all, Caesarea's man-made harbor, constructed using revolutionary technology.

]]> No The Well of Seven? A Tour of Tel Be’er Sheva with Dr. Fredric Brandfon 5 5 7 7 The Well of Seven? A Tour of Tel Be’er Sheva with Dr. Fredric Brandfon full 3ee6cf51-d6f1-4116-b225-d71411784f87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cb7653f Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Be’er Sheva, a city in the Negev desert that was considered the southern border of the territories settled by the Israelites when they first came to this land.

We’ll also meet a special guest, Dr. Fredric Brandfon. You won't want to miss Dr. Brandfon's tour of the site, along with his fascinating explanations and stories.

Learn more about Dr. Brandfon and his upcoming book, Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome, here.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Be’er Sheva, a city in the Negev desert that was considered the southern border of the territories settled by the Israelites when they first came to this land.

We’ll also meet a special guest, Dr. Fredric Brandfon. You won't want to miss Dr. Brandfon's tour of the site, along with his fascinating explanations and stories.

Learn more about Dr. Brandfon and his upcoming book, Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome, here.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 11:11:16 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1869 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Be’er Sheva, a city in the Negev desert that was considered the southern border of the territories settled by the Israelites when they first came to this land.

We’ll also meet a special guest, Dr. Fredric Brandfon. You won't want to miss Dr. Brandfon's tour of the site, along with his fascinating explanations and stories.

Learn more about Dr. Brandfon and his upcoming book, Intimate Strangers: A History of Jews and Catholics in the City of Rome, here.

]]> No Preserving the Past: Archaeological Conservation with Rosa Lowinger 5 5 6 6 Preserving the Past: Archaeological Conservation with Rosa Lowinger full 60f6f273-4fa4-4798-863c-4299bf50bc34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d53d9b4 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet a conservator, Rosa Lowinger, and learn about an important field within archaeology that helps ensure artifacts are properly excavated and preserved—conservation.


Rosa explains what conservation is and why it's important in the context of archaeology. She also shows us some recent finds from a local dig, including painted plaster and glass.


Learn more about Rosa’s projects as an art conservator here. 


Purchase Rosa’s book, Tropicana Nights, here, and be on the lookout for her new book, Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair, which will be published in October 2023.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet a conservator, Rosa Lowinger, and learn about an important field within archaeology that helps ensure artifacts are properly excavated and preserved—conservation.


Rosa explains what conservation is and why it's important in the context of archaeology. She also shows us some recent finds from a local dig, including painted plaster and glass.


Learn more about Rosa’s projects as an art conservator here. 


Purchase Rosa’s book, Tropicana Nights, here, and be on the lookout for her new book, Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair, which will be published in October 2023.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1642 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet a conservator, Rosa Lowinger, and learn about an important field within archaeology that helps ensure artifacts are properly excavated and preserved—conservation.


Rosa explains what conservation is and why it's important in the context of archaeology. She also shows us some recent finds from a local dig, including painted plaster and glass.


Learn more about Rosa’s projects as an art conservator here. 


Purchase Rosa’s book, Tropicana Nights, here, and be on the lookout for her new book, Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair, which will be published in October 2023.

]]> No A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 2) 5 5 5 5 A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 2) full ac0b36a0-ff7c-427f-b8ee-39ac711acc30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c77a51f3 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. We’ll stop at the reconstructed synagogue while also trying to locate the earlier synagogue Jesus would have taught at. Plus, we’ll visit Peter’s house.


You also won’t want to miss the answer to an interesting question: why can’t we tell 1st-century synagogue remains apart from the remains of any other building?

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. We’ll stop at the reconstructed synagogue while also trying to locate the earlier synagogue Jesus would have taught at. Plus, we’ll visit Peter’s house.


You also won’t want to miss the answer to an interesting question: why can’t we tell 1st-century synagogue remains apart from the remains of any other building?

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1477 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. We’ll stop at the reconstructed synagogue while also trying to locate the earlier synagogue Jesus would have taught at. Plus, we’ll visit Peter’s house.


You also won’t want to miss the answer to an interesting question: why can’t we tell 1st-century synagogue remains apart from the remains of any other building?

]]> No A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 1) 5 5 4 4 A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 1) full aff80ab5-ba71-491b-9f4c-f57f1ffde98f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bf54bea Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. Before arriving at Capernaum, we'll also make a stop at the Jesus Boat, an incredible example of a 1st-century fishing boat that was excavated from the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. Come along on this week's adventure to learn more about the boat's discovery, conservation, and if Jesus Himself may have been on that very boat!

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. Before arriving at Capernaum, we'll also make a stop at the Jesus Boat, an incredible example of a 1st-century fishing boat that was excavated from the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. Come along on this week's adventure to learn more about the boat's discovery, conservation, and if Jesus Himself may have been on that very boat!

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1224 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Capernaum, a city on the Sea of Galilee that was the base for Jesus’s adult ministry in the Galilee. Before arriving at Capernaum, we'll also make a stop at the Jesus Boat, an incredible example of a 1st-century fishing boat that was excavated from the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. Come along on this week's adventure to learn more about the boat's discovery, conservation, and if Jesus Himself may have been on that very boat!

]]> No The Past Comes Alive: An Adventure in Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar 5 5 3 3 The Past Comes Alive: An Adventure in Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar full 87d158fd-df04-4419-94c2-e4bf8292c557 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e376a33 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Hazor. Despite being the largest biblical-era site in Israel, most people don’t know about it.

Upon arriving at the site, we’ll meet Dr. Shlomit Bechar, an archaeologist who has even served as co-director of the excavations at Hazor. With Shlomit’s extensive knowledge that helps the site come alive, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Shlomit’s upcoming archaeological dig in Hazor’s lower city and how you can get involved at this website: https://telhazor.haifa.ac.il.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Hazor. Despite being the largest biblical-era site in Israel, most people don’t know about it.

Upon arriving at the site, we’ll meet Dr. Shlomit Bechar, an archaeologist who has even served as co-director of the excavations at Hazor. With Shlomit’s extensive knowledge that helps the site come alive, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Shlomit’s upcoming archaeological dig in Hazor’s lower city and how you can get involved at this website: https://telhazor.haifa.ac.il.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1535 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we visit Tel Hazor. Despite being the largest biblical-era site in Israel, most people don’t know about it.

Upon arriving at the site, we’ll meet Dr. Shlomit Bechar, an archaeologist who has even served as co-director of the excavations at Hazor. With Shlomit’s extensive knowledge that helps the site come alive, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Shlomit’s upcoming archaeological dig in Hazor’s lower city and how you can get involved at this website: https://telhazor.haifa.ac.il.

]]> No Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 2) 5 5 2 2 Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 2) full 4be62ac8-b79d-4600-b0c8-46eb81adf496 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d06d033d Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we continue our exciting adventure in Tel Dan. We'll head to the spot where the Tel Dan Stele was found. It's a significant slab of stone with an Aramaic inscription that mentions the "House of David," thus providing the only extra-biblical evidence for King David from the Bible. We'll also make a brief stop at Baniass (or Caesarea Philippi), a nearby site, where a cult worshiping the god Pan developed. We'll note the significance of Jesus bringing His disciples to this spot to discuss the "gates of hell." A close investigation will prove that there's more there than meets the eye.

Make sure to tune back in next time as we head to Tel Hazor and meet a special guest.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we continue our exciting adventure in Tel Dan. We'll head to the spot where the Tel Dan Stele was found. It's a significant slab of stone with an Aramaic inscription that mentions the "House of David," thus providing the only extra-biblical evidence for King David from the Bible. We'll also make a brief stop at Baniass (or Caesarea Philippi), a nearby site, where a cult worshiping the god Pan developed. We'll note the significance of Jesus bringing His disciples to this spot to discuss the "gates of hell." A close investigation will prove that there's more there than meets the eye.

Make sure to tune back in next time as we head to Tel Hazor and meet a special guest.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1419 Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we continue our exciting adventure in Tel Dan. We'll head to the spot where the Tel Dan Stele was found. It's a significant slab of stone with an Aramaic inscription that mentions the "House of David," thus providing the only extra-biblical evidence for King David from the Bible. We'll also make a brief stop at Baniass (or Caesarea Philippi), a nearby site, where a cult worshiping the god Pan developed. We'll note the significance of Jesus bringing His disciples to this spot to discuss the "gates of hell." A close investigation will prove that there's more there than meets the eye.

Make sure to tune back in next time as we head to Tel Hazor and meet a special guest.

]]> No Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 1) 5 5 1 1 Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 1) full 6544d7a5-e70f-4eba-999e-604321a5f66f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c78608db Join tour guide Abigail for an exciting adventure in Tel Dan, often considered to be the northern border of Israel. We'll explore the history of Dan, enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, and see the alternate temple Rehoboam erected at Dan in disobedience to God. But the highlight of the tour is a stop at Abraham's gate—a 4000-year-old gate (also containing the oldest arch in the world) that Abraham himself would have gone through when trying to rescue Lot. You won't want to miss it!

And make sure to come back next time where we'll see the Tel Dan Stele, which is perhaps the only extra-biblical archeological reference to King David from the Bible.

]]> Join tour guide Abigail for an exciting adventure in Tel Dan, often considered to be the northern border of Israel. We'll explore the history of Dan, enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, and see the alternate temple Rehoboam erected at Dan in disobedience to God. But the highlight of the tour is a stop at Abraham's gate—a 4000-year-old gate (also containing the oldest arch in the world) that Abraham himself would have gone through when trying to rescue Lot. You won't want to miss it!

And make sure to come back next time where we'll see the Tel Dan Stele, which is perhaps the only extra-biblical archeological reference to King David from the Bible.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:30:57 -0500 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1266 Join tour guide Abigail for an exciting adventure in Tel Dan, often considered to be the northern border of Israel. We'll explore the history of Dan, enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, and see the alternate temple Rehoboam erected at Dan in disobedience to God. But the highlight of the tour is a stop at Abraham's gate—a 4000-year-old gate (also containing the oldest arch in the world) that Abraham himself would have gone through when trying to rescue Lot. You won't want to miss it!

And make sure to come back next time where we'll see the Tel Dan Stele, which is perhaps the only extra-biblical archeological reference to King David from the Bible.

]]> No The Samaritans Revealed with Dr. Reinhard Pummer 4 4 8 8 The Samaritans Revealed with Dr. Reinhard Pummer full cfc1b7a2-269a-4ad1-959f-ab2277f32e37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc8e89fe Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:45:43 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1733 Come along on this week’s episode of the Virtual Voyage as we continue to explore the Samaritans, a small people group who are only 800 in number. We’re joined this week by one of the world’s foremost scholars of Samaritanism—Dr. Reinhard Pummer. You won’t want to miss Dr. Pummer’s fantastic tour as he shares information about the Samaritans’ past, Mt. Gerizim, their synagogues, and more! Come along on this week’s episode of the Virtual Voyage as we continue to explore the Samaritans, a small people group who are only 800 in number. We’re joined this week by one of the world’s foremost scholars of Samaritanism—Dr. Reinhard Pummer. You won’ No The 800 Surviving Samaritans: Heretics or the True Jews? 4 4 7 7 The 800 Surviving Samaritans: Heretics or the True Jews? full 32203eb2-be10-4fa3-8af5-459fd508e385 https://share.transistor.fm/s/261968b8 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:45:19 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1192 Join Abigail on this week's adventure in Israel as we head to Mt. Gerizim, the home of the Samaritans. Although the Samaritans are similar to the Jews, they have some unique practices that set them apart, including their Passover celebration which we'll learn about. From 3 million members to 141, the Samaritans have survived against all odds. Come learn more about them and their home! Join Abigail on this week's adventure in Israel as we head to Mt. Gerizim, the home of the Samaritans. Although the Samaritans are similar to the Jews, they have some unique practices that set them apart, including their Passover celebration which we'll l No The Crown Jewel of Condiments: Touring a Tahini Factory 4 4 6 6 The Crown Jewel of Condiments: Touring a Tahini Factory full f9f0b319-e0c1-4d34-b04d-c0f487d4e4a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f073cbea Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:44:51 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1321 Join us on The Virtual Voyage for an adventure to a tahini factory in the Samaria region of Israel. While it's a delicious condiment, it really isn't found in the US! What is it? How is it made? What does it taste like when it's fresh and warm? We'll also learn about different types of Hebrew we can study and master an important phrase for maneuvering around the crowded streets of Israel. Join us on The Virtual Voyage for an adventure to a tahini factory in the Samaria region of Israel. While it's a delicious condiment, it really isn't found in the US! What is it? How is it made? What does it taste like when it's fresh and warm? We'll also No The Annunciation and the Authenticity Meter: Visiting Mary's Home? 4 4 5 5 The Annunciation and the Authenticity Meter: Visiting Mary's Home? full edc63b13-f4db-4f6f-b889-2f86bd8251f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcd4efbc Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:44:18 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1321 Join tour guide Abigail for this week's adventure in Israel as we head to the Basilica of the Annunciation, the spot where the angel Gabriel is believed to have told Mary that she would bear the Christ child. After we analyze the Bible and history, we'll put this site to the test. What does it score on the authenticity meter? Join tour guide Abigail for this week's adventure in Israel as we head to the Basilica of the Annunciation, the spot where the angel Gabriel is believed to have told Mary that she would bear the Christ child. After we analyze the Bible and history, we'll No The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 3) 4 4 4 4 The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 3) full 54653bd0-2a27-430f-b405-d01ab53fadd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3523c10 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:43:50 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1294 Come along on this week's adventure as we conclude our tour at Nazareth Village, a recreation of Jesus' hometown of Nazareth from the first century. As we enjoy the last few exhibits at Nazareth Village, we'll learn about the unique processes for making olive oil and wine in Jesus' day and also experience a traditional meal. Finally, we'll make our way to the Church of the Annunciation, learning about Mary's response to the angel Gabriel and a Hebrew translation for it along the way. Come along on this week's adventure as we conclude our tour at Nazareth Village, a recreation of Jesus' hometown of Nazareth from the first century. As we enjoy the last few exhibits at Nazareth Village, we'll learn about the unique processes for making o No The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 2) 4 4 3 3 The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 2) full be2d53e1-2610-4dbc-a9f1-314eba8b11a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17053a3e Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:43:23 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1349 Join Abigail on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we travel to Nazareth Village, a living replica of what Nazareth in the time of Jesus would have been like in the actual area of Nazareth. You'll walk away with a new appreciation for this ancient site where Jesus grew up. Plus, learn how to count to ten in Hebrew as we continue to work on our language skills! Join Abigail on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we travel to Nazareth Village, a living replica of what Nazareth in the time of Jesus would have been like in the actual area of Nazareth. You'll walk away with a new appreciation for this ancie No Sepphoris: The Jewel of Galilee with Dr. Eric Meyers 4 4 2 2 Sepphoris: The Jewel of Galilee with Dr. Eric Meyers full a0d9dc2d-e73e-4b87-a933-a65fdaa07843 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6fb2722 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:42:55 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1896 Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Sepphoris, a city in Israel’s Galilee region just a few miles from Nazareth. We’ll be joined by expert archaeologist Dr. Eric Meyers as we learn about Sepphoris’s history, pottery found there, and also the city’s successful integration of Roman and Greek culture with Judaism. Plus, why did historian Josephus call it “the jewel of Galilee?” Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Sepphoris, a city in Israel’s Galilee region just a few miles from Nazareth. We’ll be joined by expert archaeologist Dr. Eric Meyers as we learn about Sepphoris’s history, potte No The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 1) 4 4 1 1 The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 1) full 8e51b834-40f7-4910-bec5-2067ae1d62d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f515c3ee Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:42:12 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1349 Join Abigail and your fellow Virtual Voyagers on an exciting expedition to the hometown of Jesus--Nazareth. We’ll learn about the time in between Jesus’s birth and start of His public ministry, focusing in on His work as a carpenter. Was Jesus actually a carpenter of wood? Plus, you’ll learn how to bargain in Israeli markets to get the best deals on souvenirs…with a little Hebrew knowledge! Join Abigail and your fellow Virtual Voyagers on an exciting expedition to the hometown of Jesus--Nazareth. We’ll learn about the time in between Jesus’s birth and start of His public ministry, focusing in on His work as a carpenter. Was Jesus actually a No The Sepulcher in Samaria — Joseph's Second Tomb 3 3 10 10 The Sepulcher in Samaria — Joseph's Second Tomb full a3bd2b5f-ad64-490c-80d2-51e0caa03447 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e92961c2 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:41:32 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1321 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Does this site get a passing grade on the "authenticity meter?" Plus, improve your Hebrew skills as we continue to learn valuable Hebrew phrases! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Does this site get a passing grade on the "authenticity meter?" Plus, improve your Hebrew skills as we continue to learn valuable Hebrew ph No The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 3) 3 3 9 9 The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 3) full 38de7d18-f6e8-4c77-a811-c19a63a0b72e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4346944f Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:41:06 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1321 Join your tour guide, Abigail, as we finish our tour at Jacob's Well in Shechem. We'll wrap up the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, think more about the context of the story and other ones concerning the relationship between Jews and Samaritans, such as the parable of the Good Samaritan, and even drink water from the well. Make sure to come back next time as we head into the ancient city of Shechem! Join your tour guide, Abigail, as we finish our tour at Jacob's Well in Shechem. We'll wrap up the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, think more about the context of the story and other ones concerning the relationship between Jews and Samaritans, su No The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 2) 3 3 8 8 The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 2) full 0dd19418-7b5d-47be-b8ea-ee167fc5d45f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c674763b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:40:39 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1286 Come along on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we arrive in the region of Samaria where we’ll spend the next few tours. We’ll continue to discover the context surrounding the seemingly simple story of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman at the well, which will be important over our next few tours in this region. Plus, learn how to tell people that you know a little Hebrew…in Hebrew! Come along on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we arrive in the region of Samaria where we’ll spend the next few tours. We’ll continue to discover the context surrounding the seemingly simple story of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman at th No The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 1) 3 3 7 7 The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 1) full 00436418-0fb3-423b-b5f9-c3ef76b89491 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cd29b29 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:40:04 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1293 Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we conclude our time in Jericho by enjoying some refreshing water that Elisha cleansed thousands of years ago. We’ll spend some time on the bus on the way to Shechem where we’ll learn about Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Plus, your tour guide, Abigail, teaches you how to say a few important Hebrew phrases so you can start getting around Israel on your own! Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we conclude our time in Jericho by enjoying some refreshing water that Elisha cleansed thousands of years ago. We’ll spend some time on the bus on the way to Shechem where we’ll learn abou No Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 3) 3 3 6 6 Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 3) full 711e5dfb-61bb-4e54-bc10-bddbf0d9d26d https://share.transistor.fm/s/edc277fe Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:39:29 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1296 Join your tour guide, Abigail, for the finale episode from Jericho in Israel. You won't want to miss this tour as we head inside Jericho, learn about the destruction of the city and the one non-Israelite family who was saved, and even head up to the Mount of Temptation via cable car where we'll get an aerial view of Jericho and the Judean Desert. Plus, did you know that a curse remains on Jericho to this day? Join your tour guide, Abigail, for the finale episode from Jericho in Israel. You won't want to miss this tour as we head inside Jericho, learn about the destruction of the city and the one non-Israelite family who was saved, and even head up to the Mount No Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 2) with Prof. Tom Meyer 3 3 5 5 Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 2) with Prof. Tom Meyer full ec8b5877-fb04-42e5-a1e1-008e4c722a3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe9f8879 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:39:04 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1411 Come along on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Jericho and meet up with a special guest, Professor Tom Meyer, also known as The Bible Memory Man as he's memorized and can dramatically recite over 20 books of the Bible! You won't want to miss out on this episode as we have the opportunity to learn from Professor Meyer about Jericho while we're at the very site. He explains Jericho's history, its archaeology, and some key information concerning the Conquest of Canaan. Come along on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Jericho and meet up with a special guest, Professor Tom Meyer, also known as The Bible Memory Man as he's memorized and can dramatically recite over 20 books of the Bible! You won't wan No Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 1) 3 3 4 4 Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 1) full 930db71f-5753-40f8-b1b6-2de0630f9642 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e61fc2e1 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:38:07 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1335 Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head back to Jerusalem, bringing our time in the Dead Sea region to a close. We’ll make one last stop in the region believed to be Sodom and Gomorrah and even conduct a science experiment where we burn what may be sulfur. Then, it’s off to Jericho—a site that many claim to be the oldest city in the world. We’ll begin to unearth some claims archaeologists have made concerning Jericho and specifically consider the biblical account of the Israelites marching around the walls of the city. Is it simply fiction? Join the adventure on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head back to Jerusalem, bringing our time in the Dead Sea region to a close. We’ll make one last stop in the region believed to be Sodom and Gomorrah and even conduct a science experime No Fire, Brimstone, and a Pillar of Salt 3 3 3 3 Fire, Brimstone, and a Pillar of Salt full 498986b1-b763-463a-8fb5-30854b1dcbf1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1969e625 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:37:38 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1382 Join this week’s adventure in Israel as your tour guide, Abigail, takes you to visit what some consider to be the pillar of salt Lot’s wife was turned into. Is this salt pillar actually Lot’s wife? What is there to be learned from such an odd site? We’ll also learn about why Israel is so special, including the unique effect is has on some travelers, known as Jerusalem syndrome. Join this week’s adventure in Israel as your tour guide, Abigail, takes you to visit what some consider to be the pillar of salt Lot’s wife was turned into. Is this salt pillar actually Lot’s wife? What is there to be learned from such an odd site? We’ll No 1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 2) 3 3 2 2 1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 2) full 01907cf4-2d46-4333-a7ff-710ceb50342f https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbcc4820 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:37:04 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1280 Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we remain at the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We'll finish our morning, floating and enjoying the natural spa, before beginning our drive to a large salt deposit--what many claim is Lot's wife. We'll learn about God's judgement on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and start to examine the evidence: are we in that very region? Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we remain at the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. We'll finish our morning, floating and enjoying the natural spa, before beginning our drive to a large salt deposit--what many claim i No 1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 1) 3 3 1 1 1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 1) full 408e70e5-aea0-4209-ba7d-7da7a6f5f556 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3152aa8 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:36:34 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1413 Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as your tour guide, Abigail, leads you on an expedition to visit the lowest accessible point on earth, the Dead Sea. You won't want to miss some crazy stories and the chance to float in one of the world's most salty bodies of water. Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as your tour guide, Abigail, leads you on an expedition to visit the lowest accessible point on earth, the Dead Sea. You won't want to miss some crazy stories and the chance to float in one o No Exploring the Excavations at Qumran with Dr. Jodi Magness 2 2 13 13 Exploring the Excavations at Qumran with Dr. Jodi Magness full 6e1d251c-3acc-4958-bd6b-67a9989c1d0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/caaf636d This episode of The Virtual Voyage was later awarded second place nationally in "Best Regularly Scheduled Entertainment Program" by the College Broadcasters, Inc. (https://www.askcbi.org/2021-national-student-production-awards/). I'd like to thank Dr. Magness for her time and expertise, which made this episode a success!

]]> This episode of The Virtual Voyage was later awarded second place nationally in "Best Regularly Scheduled Entertainment Program" by the College Broadcasters, Inc. (https://www.askcbi.org/2021-national-student-production-awards/). I'd like to thank Dr. Magness for her time and expertise, which made this episode a success!

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:51:50 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1324 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Qumran in Israel and meet Dr. Jodi Magness. Dr. Magness is an archaeologist, professor, and respected expert on both Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She will share her thoughts on Qumran’s history, who lived there, and the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Come along for the hike in Qumran as we learn from Dr. Magness's expertise! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to Qumran in Israel and meet Dr. Jodi Magness. Dr. Magness is an archaeologist, professor, and respected expert on both Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She will share No King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 2) 2 2 12 12 King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 2) full 96bb512e-8aa2-48be-9b9b-4434469cb225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59d1290b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:49:48 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1369 Come along on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour of Ein Gedi, the natural oasis in the middle of the Dead Sea region in Israel. We'll find out why David fled here when he was being chased by Saul and explore the actual cave where he had the chance to kill King Saul--but didn't. Come along on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour of Ein Gedi, the natural oasis in the middle of the Dead Sea region in Israel. We'll find out why David fled here when he was being chased by Saul and explore the actual cave No King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 1) 2 2 11 11 King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 1) full 9003d7f4-54b4-453b-a2f2-a79d0855c615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e75dfa9 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:49:00 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1355 Join your tour guide, Abigail, for an adventure through the oasis of Ein Gedi, a nature reserve in the middle of the Israeli desert where there's more history present than just meets the eye (hint: this was King David's hideout). See some animals that are unique to Israel, hike up cliffs and through mud, and witness one of the most magnificent waterfalls that's 120 feet tall, all from your comfort zone! Join your tour guide, Abigail, for an adventure through the oasis of Ein Gedi, a nature reserve in the middle of the Israeli desert where there's more history present than just meets the eye (hint: this was King David's hideout). See some animals that are No Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 3) 2 2 10 10 Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 3) full 785e44ec-981b-405b-97d8-f17010175ea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c0e4b9c Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:47:25 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1340 Come along with your tour guide, Abigail, to complete the tour of Masada, the abandoned Jewish fortress on a mountain in the middle of the desert. We'll answer some remaining questions concerning the authenticity of the site and why it means so much to some Jews and angers others before finally descending treacherous Snake Path and saying goodbye to Masada--a site associated with suffering, fortitude, and the desire for freedom. Come along with your tour guide, Abigail, to complete the tour of Masada, the abandoned Jewish fortress on a mountain in the middle of the desert. We'll answer some remaining questions concerning the authenticity of the site and why it means so much to so No Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 2) 2 2 9 9 Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 2) full a9b6d5dc-893e-4732-91fe-e850fcfa901d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8821d1fe Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:46:55 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1241 Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour of Masada, King Herod's old summer palace which was turned into a fortress for the Jewish remnant who bravely held out against the Romans for many months. Find out how the story ended for these brave men and women as we also think about the significance of human freedom, even if it means the freedom to choose death. Join the adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour of Masada, King Herod's old summer palace which was turned into a fortress for the Jewish remnant who bravely held out against the Romans for many months. Find out how No Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 1) 2 2 8 8 Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 1) full 8f88e946-1342-4ec8-9c73-28c7ff9fae17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6251413 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:46:22 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1251 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage where we head to the North in Israel and begin our tour of Masada, the fortress for the brave Jewish remnant who held out against the Romans until...you'll have to listen to find out what happened at this site. Make sure to bring lots of water for the hike and your camera for a breathtaking view of the morning sunrise over the Dead Sea. This is an adventure you won't want to miss! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage where we head to the North in Israel and begin our tour of Masada, the fortress for the brave Jewish remnant who held out against the Romans until...you'll have to listen to find No Before Our Very Eyes: Unlocking the Secret of the Scrolls (Part 2) 2 2 7 7 Before Our Very Eyes: Unlocking the Secret of the Scrolls (Part 2) full 54989815-d7d7-4394-b091-0570af09cfdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff84cc6 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:45:54 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1296 Join your tour guide, Abigail, for the second part of this two-part series concerning the Dead Sea Scrolls and their home in the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book. Have you ever wondered about how the scrolls were discovered? How much money were they originally sold for? Ever heard of the Aleppo Codex, the ancient manuscript of the Hebrew Bible that was thought to hold mysterious powers and bring a plague on the community if it were ever lost? Come along on The Virtual Voyage to find the answers to all those questions and experience the Dead Sea Scrolls before your very eyes. Join your tour guide, Abigail, for the second part of this two-part series concerning the Dead Sea Scrolls and their home in the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book. Have you ever wondered about how the scrolls were discovered? How much money were they No Before Our Very Eyes: The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Part 1) 2 2 6 6 Before Our Very Eyes: The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Part 1) full dbdb75f7-4429-4648-81a6-ac1debe390b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4da5106b Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:45:06 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1399 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's exciting episode of the Virtual Voyage as we enjoy some hamburgers (no cheeseburgers!) and pizza while discussing Kosher restrictions. We also visit the Israel Museum to see a scaled-down model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period and learn about the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the Shrine of the Book. Come back next week as we head into the Shrine of the Book to see the actual Dead Sea Scrolls! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's exciting episode of the Virtual Voyage as we enjoy some hamburgers (no cheeseburgers!) and pizza while discussing Kosher restrictions. We also visit the Israel Museum to see a scaled-down model of Jerusalem in No Knocking on (Very Ancient) Wood 2 2 5 5 Knocking on (Very Ancient) Wood full d21c271e-76da-41be-ad41-dbf2ee95fc24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d37e96be Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:44:31 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1288 Come along for an adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage with your tour guide, Abigail, where we think about the history of the Jewish nation, try some authentic hummus, and head to the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem to see...wood! Join the voyage to find out why this ancient wood is so cool! Come along for an adventure on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage with your tour guide, Abigail, where we think about the history of the Jewish nation, try some authentic hummus, and head to the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem to see...wood! Join t No Remembering. A Tour of Yad Vashem with Renowned Rabbi Hanoch Teller 2 2 4 4 Remembering. A Tour of Yad Vashem with Renowned Rabbi Hanoch Teller full cd3b4114-6987-4b0d-bdc4-88d38ffb380d https://share.transistor.fm/s/41b45888 You can find Rabbi Teller’s book and listen to his new podcast, Teller from Jerusalem, at www.hanochteller.com.

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]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:43:57 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1409 Join your tour guide, Abigail and fellow Virtual Voyagers for an exclusive episode this week where we tour Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, with Rabbi Hanoch Teller—author of nearly 30 books, producer of 3 documentaries, master storyteller, and host of the very new podcast, Teller from Jerusalem. Come along as Rabbi Teller guides us through the halls of Yad Vashem as we remember the innocent lives lost and the heroes who sacrificed to save them. This is a voyage you’ll never forget! Join your tour guide, Abigail and fellow Virtual Voyagers for an exclusive episode this week where we tour Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, with Rabbi Hanoch Teller—author of nearly 30 books, producer of 3 documentaries, ma No Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Bible Comes Alive (Part 2) 2 2 3 3 Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Bible Comes Alive (Part 2) full 29987e09-cd75-401c-8d10-752610b90853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f97965fd Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:43:07 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1352 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour in Tel-Shiloh. We're going to see the Bible come to life as we see the ancient remains of the Tel and stop at significant sites along the way. Are you ready to see the site where Hannah prayed for her son, Samuel? Want to be right where the Tabernacle used to stand for almost 400 years? Join us on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage where you can travel from your comfort zone! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage as we continue our tour in Tel-Shiloh. We're going to see the Bible come to life as we see the ancient remains of the Tel and stop at significant sites along the way. Are you read No Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Tabernacle & God’s Presence Throughout Time (Part 1) 2 2 2 2 Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Tabernacle & God’s Presence Throughout Time (Part 1) full 1adcd4c6-cadd-46e7-a83f-3d5b1e0592be https://share.transistor.fm/s/8cd90854 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:42:24 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1326 Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage to understand how Abraham was nearly willingly tricked in Hebron thousands of years ago, the significance of God’s presence among His people, the nation of Israel, and why people would continually build new cities on top of old ones (what we refer to as a “Tel”). And make sure to come back next week for the second part when we explore Tel-Shiloh and see the very spots where Hannah prayed for her son Samuel and where the Tabernacle dwelt. It’s all possible from your comfort zone! Join your tour guide, Abigail, on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage to understand how Abraham was nearly willingly tricked in Hebron thousands of years ago, the significance of God’s presence among His people, the nation of Israel, and why people No The Footsteps of Abraham — Exploring the Tomb of the Patriarchs 2 2 1 1 The Footsteps of Abraham — Exploring the Tomb of the Patriarchs full 485f5aff-4234-4020-b8aa-77064143683e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9c7f562 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:41:38 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1354 On this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage, join your tour guide, Abigail, for a special trip to Hebron, a place about 30 minutes south of Jerusalem and the site of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Are you ready to see steps Abraham walked on? Want to stand at the same lookout where he stood when hoping to purchase a burial cave for his wife, Sarah? Hoping to head inside the Tomb of the Patriarchs where Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and others are buried? Come experience it all—from your comfort zone—on The Virtual Voyage. On this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage, join your tour guide, Abigail, for a special trip to Hebron, a place about 30 minutes south of Jerusalem and the site of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Are you ready to see steps Abraham walked on? Want to stand No Tunneling Through Time - Exploring Ancient Remains and Herod’s Escape Route 1 1 11 11 Tunneling Through Time - Exploring Ancient Remains and Herod’s Escape Route full 8e1d9901-8ab4-428a-a5d2-11851f14179e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f78b60fa Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:40:17 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1292 Join The Virtual Voyage for a special episode where your tour guide, Abigail, takes you to the Tower of David, right inside the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem. We’ll learn about its inaccurate name and imagine what it would have been like for warriors to defend the city from their fortress. We’ll also head across the street to Christ Church, the oldest Protestant church in the Middle East, to gain exclusive access to a tunnel inside of what was King Herod’s palace. Its authenticity meter score is off the charts! Come along on The Virtual Voyage—the armchair travel show where you don’t have to leave your comfort zone. Join The Virtual Voyage for a special episode where your tour guide, Abigail, takes you to the Tower of David, right inside the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem. We’ll learn about its inaccurate name and imagine what it would have been like for warriors to defend No Examining the Evidence: Where Did Jesus Die? 1 1 10 10 Examining the Evidence: Where Did Jesus Die? full da853680-0bcb-4dbc-81c3-8c952b8d5bb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95aba9b0 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:39:29 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1335 Come along on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to two potential spots for both Jesus’s death and resurrection. After examining the evidence, we’ll conclude: did we actually touch the rock on which Jesus was crucified, and were we actually in the tomb He was buried in? Join the expedition to find the answer! Come along on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage as we head to two potential spots for both Jesus’s death and resurrection. After examining the evidence, we’ll conclude: did we actually touch the rock on which Jesus was crucified, and were we actua No The Iconic Gilded Dome--Ascending to the Temple Mount 1 1 9 9 The Iconic Gilded Dome--Ascending to the Temple Mount full 97ef6c89-1905-499e-9d75-80c838168332 https://share.transistor.fm/s/891c3438 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:38:56 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1309 Join your tour guide, Abigail, for a highly anticipated episode where we ascend to the Temple Mount and try to imagine what it would have been like for the Jews to worship at the holiest spot in all of Judaism. Come along on the voyage, all from your comfort zone. Join your tour guide, Abigail, for a highly anticipated episode where we ascend to the Temple Mount and try to imagine what it would have been like for the Jews to worship at the holiest spot in all of Judaism. Come along on the voyage, all from your comf No Shabbat Shalom! 1 1 8 8 Shabbat Shalom! full e23cafa8-dc60-4185-a805-806502d495e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f5d84b3 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:37:29 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1331 Join Abigail on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage to experience an authentic Jewish Shabbat in Jerusalem. We’ll see what preparations go into the Shabbat, just how seriously the Jews take the idea of “work” (as in they won’t tear toilet paper on Shabbat), and enjoy a Shabbat meal together as Virtual Voyagers. Shabbat Shalom! Join Abigail on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage to experience an authentic Jewish Shabbat in Jerusalem. We’ll see what preparations go into the Shabbat, just how seriously the Jews take the idea of “work” (as in they won’t tear toilet paper on S No Summiting the Mount of Olives 1 1 7 7 Summiting the Mount of Olives full 28adcc7f-bcc8-4b14-8924-665d49c192e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71c9fbe8 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:36:56 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1349 Join your sherpa this week as we ascend the mountain...well, the Mount of Olives. This week on The Virtual Voyage, Abigail takes you to experience Jerusalem from new heights as we cross the Kidron Valley and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, a point that overlooks the Old City, and the Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives. Grab your gear as you travel from your comfort zone on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage. Join your sherpa this week as we ascend the mountain...well, the Mount of Olives. This week on The Virtual Voyage, Abigail takes you to experience Jerusalem from new heights as we cross the Kidron Valley and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, a point that ov No Following the Footsteps of Jesus 1 1 6 6 Following the Footsteps of Jesus full f528801a-29d5-4272-b6e9-ca03e6a7c8d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/538a8e98 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:36:24 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1374 This week on The Virtual Voyage we're heading to the Davidson Archaeological Park, a place where Jesus, among other prominent figures, most certainly set foot. Also, why is there a huge pile of stones on the ground that once were on top of the Western Wall? And why do the Jews ritually purify themselves in a "bath?" Travel from your comfort zone on this week's episode of The Virtual Voyage to find the answers to those questions and more! This week on The Virtual Voyage we're heading to the Davidson Archaeological Park, a place where Jesus, among other prominent figures, most certainly set foot. Also, why is there a huge pile of stones on the ground that once were on top of the Western Wal No Testing the Authenticity Meter 1 1 5 5 Testing the Authenticity Meter full b5190999-55c3-42bf-865e-52e8f2276bce https://share.transistor.fm/s/d30dfae3 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:35:40 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1351 This week on The Virtual Voyage we’re taking out our “authenticity meter” at 3 sites: King David’s Tomb, the Upper Room, and The Temple Institute. We’re going to test each site against archaeological evidence and see…is it really authentic? You won’t want to miss this episode as we take our first ride on the Jerusalem light rail and also see the preparations for the Third Temple! This week on The Virtual Voyage we’re taking out our “authenticity meter” at 3 sites: King David’s Tomb, the Upper Room, and The Temple Institute. We’re going to test each site against archaeological evidence and see…is it really authentic? You won’t want No Traveling Through Time Beneath Jerusalem 1 1 4 4 Traveling Through Time Beneath Jerusalem full 4343243f-eecc-498e-8980-3edcd6fd7cc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db892506 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:35:10 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1321 Travel back in time on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you underneath the Western Wall to experience authentic sites most people don’t know about! Then, it’s off to the City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. If you’ve dreamed of splashing through an underground water tunnel that was carved by hand thousands of years ago, you won’t want to miss this! Travel back in time on this week’s episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you underneath the Western Wall to experience authentic sites most people don’t know about! Then, it’s off to the City of David and Hezekiah’s Tunnel. If you’ No The Heart of Jerusalem--Worshipping at the Wall 1 1 3 3 The Heart of Jerusalem--Worshipping at the Wall full 43481cb7-86d2-460d-b98a-8bc256fea7f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efa5f562 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:34:29 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1336 Travel from your comfort zone on today’s episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you through the Old City of Jerusalem to the Western Wall. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience praying at the Western Wall? Today you’ll get the opportunity to do that and so much more on The Virtual Voyage—the armchair travel show with Abigail! Travel from your comfort zone on today’s episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you through the Old City of Jerusalem to the Western Wall. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience praying at the Western Wall? Today No Behold Jerusalem, the City of God 1 1 2 2 Behold Jerusalem, the City of God full 7b3de42a-ba0d-42b9-99e5-7bd63d9453b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1a7735e Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:33:33 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1343 Come along on the second episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you into Israel to experience sites that will change not only the way you look at the Bible but also who you are as a person living in the West today. We'll visit our first site, get settled in our hostel, and take some time to tour Jerusalem, the city of God. Buckle up for the trip of a lifetime--all from your comfort zone! Come along on the second episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you into Israel to experience sites that will change not only the way you look at the Bible but also who you are as a person living in the West today. We'll visit our f No A Kosher Flight of Fancy - Winging it to the Holy Land 1 1 1 1 A Kosher Flight of Fancy - Winging it to the Holy Land full 15c4b483-bbfd-490f-b941-c6cc53d9ba55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8649a95c Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:32:24 -0400 Abigail Snyder Abigail Snyder 1277 Come along on today's episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you on a trip across the Atlantic to the land of Israel. Have you ever wondered why Jews only eat certain foods? Have you ever wondered why the Jewish people are moving back to Israel in large numbers? All these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode where we make the transatlantic flight. Buckle up for the travel show where you don't have to leave your comfort zone! Come along on today's episode of The Virtual Voyage where your host, Abigail, takes you on a trip across the Atlantic to the land of Israel. Have you ever wondered why Jews only eat certain foods? Have you ever wondered why the Jewish people are moving ba No