Michael Loftus has a masters degree law from the London School of Economics. He has been involved in business and capital markets for 40 years. Additionally he is a licensed tour guide, and a docent at the Israel Museum, Bible Lands Museum, and Tower of David Museum and has a specialist designation in Jerusalem from the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel
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Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel
With its palaces hanging off a cliff in the desert to knights’ halls and imposing castles, Israel is the place to imagine yourself in shining armor.
By Naama Barak
(February 25, 2021 / Israel21C) When you think of Israel, castles aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, which is a shame considering that the country boasts some truly magnificent ones. Some date back thousands of years, while others are more recent. But they are all monuments to history, lost empires and power struggles worthy of their own Netflix show.
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The Times of Israel Podcast presents the Best of 2020. (Images courtesy/ iStock photo)
A year ago when we decided to reboot the weekly Times of Israel podcast, I jumped at the chance to pick up the mic and create an audio magazine to supplement my colleagues’ fine writing.
Most of our 2020 Times of Israel podcast playlist is a mix of nerdy Jewish and archaeology stuff, in-house staff chats, conversations with experts in a wide swath of fields, and fun, tuneful talks with musicians.
But some interviewees are closer to my heart: I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with friends about fun flicks with our New York-based film critic Jordan Hoffman, and about deep, nation-building concepts with Israeli philosopher Micah Goodman. Innumerable times I’ve spoken with my longtime colleague Haviv Rettig Gur, who has never failed to be an informative pinch-hitter on almost any subject (did anyone say budget?).
Amanda Borschel-Dan is The Times of Israel s Jewish World and Archaeology editor.
Amit Re’em, Jerusalem District Archaeologist at the Israel Antiquities Authority, directs archaeologists at the Tower of David Museum. (IAA)
Excavations at Jerusalem s Tower of David Museum, November 2020 (Ricky Rachman)
Excavations at Jerusalem s Tower of David Museum, November 2020 (Ricky Rachman)
A sunken visitor s center will stand in place of these excavations at the foot of Jerusalem s Tower of David Museum, November 2020 (Ricky Rachman)
Workers dig at an archaeological site at the Tower of David Museum in the ancient citadel of Jerusalem near the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem s Old City on October 28, 2020. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)