e-TiM: Online Program
e:TiM: Object Lessons: Archaeological Treasures as a Window into the History of Israel

Dates

June 19, 2025 to July 24, 2025

Time

Thursdays 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Eastern

Next class

Thursday July 10, 2025

The series is sponsored in memory of Yisrael ben Aryeh Leib's z”l climbing around sites in Eretz Yisrael and by Naomi and Mark Chernin in honour of the IDF. May Hashem continue to give am yisrael strength and may we be blessed with peace.

Thursdays at 12:00 PM Eastern | 7:00 PM Israel Time

Archaeology has unearthed treasures from all the different eras of Eretz Yisrael. This course will look at a few objects from each period to understand what were the interests, ideas and themes of that time.

June 19
Biblical Period: Ostraca and Idols

June 26
Second Temple Period: Cups and Clocks

July 3
Roman and Byzantine Periods: An Arch, a Map, and a Mosaic

July 10
Early Muslim and Crusader Periods: A Text and a Shield

July 17
Mamelukes and Ottomans: Grenades and Paper

July 24
British Mandate and Early Zionism: Train Tracks and a Flag

Topics:

History, Jewish History, Israel

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Meet the speaker

Shulie Mishkin

Shulie Mishkin made Aliyah from New York with a Master's degree in Jewish History from Columbia University. After completing the Ministry of Tourism guide course in 1997, she began guiding professionally and has since taught and guided all ages, from toddlers to retirees. Her tours provide a complete picture of the land of Israel and Jewish heritage, with a strong reliance on sources ranging from the Bible to 19th century travelers' reports. Alongside her regular guide work, she teaches "tour and text" courses…

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