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We used ROCKS to get on Israel’s longest zipline!

Posted on August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 by Bengineer

Ever feel like you’re driving past something amazing without even knowing it? In today’s episode, we’re taking a break from the summer heat to visit one of my favorite “hidden gems” in Israel: Ein Mesayaat 7020.

Located exactly halfway between Jerusalem and Modiin, this incredible spring is literally just 2 minutes off of Highway 1. Thousands of people drive past it every single day, but probably less than 1% realize there’s a beautiful, refreshing swimming hole tucked away right next to the road!

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We Found a Secret Spring Right Next to the Highway!

Posted on August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 by Bengineer

Episode 45 - Searching for Ancient Coins in Jerusalem

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Searching for Ancient Coins in the Kidron Valley, Jerusalem!

Posted on July 8, 2026August 4, 2026 by Bengineer

In today’s episode, I team up with local guide Jonathan Franks and his friend Shahedi in Jerusalem’s Kidron Valley.

Shahedi’s family has lived here for generations, running a shop at the entrance to the City of David tunnel. Tragically, a combination of pandemic lockdowns and a tunnel entrance relocation has completely cut off foot traffic to the shop, leaving it closed.

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Searching for Rapids on the Jordan River!

Posted on April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 by Bengineer

In today’s episode, I traveled to northern Israel in search of rapids on the Jordan River. We ended up between the Lebanon and Syrian borders at a Kfar Blum Kayaks in Kibbutz Kfar Blum. The drive up north between the different landscapes and terrain from fields and hills to mountain ranges kept my children entertained during the long drive. Once you arrive at Kfar Blum Kayaks, you will find plenty of parking. Grab your stuff, head to the ticket counter and wait for your quick bus ride to the starting point for your rafting adventure down the Jordan River.

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There is a Kangaroo Park in Israel?!

Posted on January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 by Bengineer

I traveled to northern Israel to an amazing but little-known Zoo called Gan Garoo, the Australian Zoo right here in Israel. You read that right, there is a zoo in Israel focused on sharing and preserving the animals of Australia! However, this is not your normal petting zoo with goats, chickens, etc. This zoo has real, live kangaroos that you can feed and interact with to your heart’s desire.

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Exploring the Out Of This World Soreq Stalactite Cave, Bet Shemesh

Posted on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 by Bengineer

Discovered accidentally in 1968 during a scheduled work blast of the Hartuv quarry. When the debris cleared, it revealed a magical cave like no other in the State of Israel. After walking down 154 stairs down the side of a beautiful mountainside, you reach the gift shop where you will be given an entrance time.

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Ice Skating in Jerusalem in August

Posted on December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 by Bengineer

There are a few things that my kids are constantly asking for while growing up in Israel. SNOW, SNOW, and SNOW. Unfortunately, it does know in certain areas once every couple of years and a few months out of the year in the north of Israel. So, what is a father supposed to do? The

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Experience Rabbi Slifkin’s Biblical Museum of Natural History, Bet Shemesh

Posted on October 8, 2022January 3, 2023 by Bengineer

Ever since I saw some of the first pictures from Rabbi Slifkin’s Biblical Museum of Natural History, the museum made it to the top of my to do list. My kids have actually gone a few times already, including on a school trip. The museum is centrally located in Bet Shemesh, 10 minutes off of

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Hiking to the Largest Waterfall In Israel, The Banias Waterfall

Posted on September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 by Bengineer

The first of many videos showcasing beautiful northern Israel. The Banias Waterfall is a part of the Banias Nature Reserve and one of 2 attractions at the foot of Mount Hermon. The Banias Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Israel. The water is fed from the Hermon Stream at the top of Mount Hermon and

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Experience the 20+ Year Old Temple Mount Sifting Project

Posted on September 4, 2022September 17, 2022 by Bengineer

The Temple Mount Sifting Project began in 1999 when the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement conducted illegal renovations on the Temple Mount and disposed of over 9,000 tons of dirt mixed with invaluable archaeological artifacts. Though Israeli antiquities law requires a salvage excavation before construction at archaeological sites, this illegal bulldozing destroyed innumerable artifacts:

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