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Episode 020: The Land of the Bible, A Virtual Experience with Shlomi
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In this episode, Chris welcomes Shlomi, an Israeli tour guide, to substitute for his usual co-host. They delve into Shlomi's background, his upbringing near Tel Aviv, his traditional Jewish family, and his service in the IDF. Shlomi shares his journey from working at an insurance company to becoming a tour guide, detailing the rigorous training and certification process. They also discuss October 7th, when war erupted between Israel and Gaza, profoundly impacting Shlomi's life and the Israeli tourism industry. Amid the turmoil, Shlomi created an online virtual tour program to help people explore biblical sites and deepen their understanding of the scriptures. This innovative program uses Google Earth and other tools to bridge the gap for those unable to visit Israel. The conversation wraps up with optimism about the future of tourism in Israel and a call for support and engagement from the audience.
You can check out the incredible online tour at: https://holylandjourney.online/
📽 Short promotional video of Project (1 min):
https://youtube.com/shorts/msVegRF8RJs?feature=share
🎥 A deeper look at the journey (3 min):
https://youtu.be/hH_HF6AXkmE?si=SfD65apvB74j_cwk
🌍 More details on the project (landing page):
https://holylandjourney.online/
📺 Full-length sample from the journey (25 min):
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