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The Virtual Voyage
by 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!
Episodes
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A Mother’s Message: An Update on the War in Israel
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…
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Beyond the Headlines: An Inside Look at the War in Israel
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...
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Friends of the IDF: An Update from Israel’s Front Lines
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…
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Magnificent Mosaics Inside an Ancient Synagogue: A Tour of Huqoq with Dr. Jodi Magness
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...
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G-d, Deliver Your People.
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…
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Uncovering the Past: Inside an Archaeological Dig at Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar
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...
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A Forgotten City: Touring Tel Lachish with Dr. Yosef Garfinkel
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…
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Armageddon: The Location of the World's Last Battle?
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...
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Mysteries Atop Mt. Tabor: A Miraculous Battle and the Transfiguration
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,...
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Adventuring at an Abandoned Industrial Park: Manoah's Altar with Aaron Shaffier
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:...
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Ahead of Its Time: The Revolutionary Ancient Technology at Caesarea Maritima
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...
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The Well of Seven? A Tour of Tel Be’er Sheva with Dr. Fredric Brandfon
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....
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Preserving the Past: Archaeological Conservation with Rosa Lowinger
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....
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A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 2)
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…
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A Journey to Jesus’ City: Capernaum (Part 1)
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…
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The Past Comes Alive: An Adventure in Hazor with Dr. Shlomit Bechar
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…
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Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 2)
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...
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Time Traveling in Tel Dan (Part 1)
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…
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The Samaritans Revealed with Dr. Reinhard Pummer
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...
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The 800 Surviving Samaritans: Heretics or the True Jews?
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,...
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The Crown Jewel of Condiments: Touring a Tahini Factory
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...
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The Annunciation and the Authenticity Meter: Visiting Mary's Home?
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...
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The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 3)
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...
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The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 2)
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…
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Sepphoris: The Jewel of Galilee with Dr. Eric Meyers
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...
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The Village of Nazareth: Exploring Jesus' Hometown (Part 1)
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…
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The Sepulcher in Samaria — Joseph's Second Tomb
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!
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The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 3)
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…
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The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 2)
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...
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The Secrets of Samaria: Jacob's Well, Jesus, and the Samaritan Woman (Part 1)
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…
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Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 3)
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…
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Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 2) with Prof. Tom Meyer
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…
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Jericho: The Oldest City in the World? (Part 1)
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,...
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Fire, Brimstone, and a Pillar of Salt
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,...
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1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 2)
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...
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1380 Below: Descending to the Dead Sea (Part 1)
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.
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Exploring the Excavations at Qumran with Dr. Jodi Magness
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…
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King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 2)
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...
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King David's Lair: Splashing Through the Oasis of Ein Gedi (Part 1)
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...
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Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 3)
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...
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Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 2)
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...
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Never Again: Remembering the Remnant at Masada (Part 1)
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…
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Before Our Very Eyes: Unlocking the Secret of the Scrolls (Part 2)
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...
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Before Our Very Eyes: The Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Part 1)
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...
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Knocking on (Very Ancient) Wood
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…
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Remembering. A Tour of Yad Vashem with Renowned Rabbi Hanoch Teller
You can find Rabbi Teller’s book and listen to his new podcast, Teller from Jerusalem, at www.hanochteller.com.
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Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Bible Comes Alive (Part 2)
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...
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Secrets of Tel-Shiloh: The Tabernacle & God’s Presence Throughout Time (Part 1)
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…
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The Footsteps of Abraham — Exploring the Tomb of the Patriarchs
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...
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Tunneling Through Time - Exploring Ancient Remains and Herod’s Escape Route
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...
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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!
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