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The Zion Trail: Episode 5 - The Zionist Journey with Dr. Natan Aridan

Go on a secret mission with Dr. Natan Aridan while rediscovering the rich history of Midreshet Ben-Gurion and the treasure vault that is the Ben Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism.

The Zion Trail: Episode 4 - From Ashes to Hope: A Family Odyssey

Journey with Daniel Schwab through his family history. Capture the resilience of the Jewish spirit amidst adversity that runs through generations. From the threat of extermination in Europe to salvation in Africa to reestablishment in the Land of Israel. Daniel Schwab is an entrepreneur focusing  on renewable energy and smart grid electrical systems with an international business development footprint. With seven children - six daughters and one son - Daniel is currently settled in Jerusalem.

SB Campus Radio Magazine Valentine’s Day Special: Finding Love in Interculture

How does love blossom and flourish interculturally? What does it take? Verena Levy-Sturm’s tale is a love story orchestrated by chance. Journey through interculture and discover love.

The Zion Trail: Episode Three - The Love Witness

What would it take for Zionists to come from Iran? In this action-packed, thrilling and dramatic Valentine’s Day 2025 Episode, hear the amazing story of Ramin and Yasmin Parsa, and get a glimpse into the future of the Israeli-Iranian relationship through their love story. Ramin is a Christian Zionist and advocate forIsrael. He resides in Jerusalem with his wife Yasmin, who is an artist and works to bridge the gap between Jews and Arabs.

The Zion Trail Episode 2: Stories Representing Culture

What is the creative role of stories in nation building and in particular the story of Israel and its people? Find out in our latest episode as Professor Illana Rosen displays it all through documentary poetry and song. Prof. Ilana Rosen, of the Dept. of Hebrew Literature at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev studies folk and documentary literature of Jews and Israelis in the twentieth century including: memory of the Holocaust, literature of Israelis originating from specific countries (e.g. Hungary, Egypt), and proverb study. Her latest study, about Israeli documentary poetry or poetry of witness is forthcoming via the Academic Studies Press (ASP, Boston) series of Israel Studies.