I like to hear that. Within minutes they can lock down and isolate every Palestinian city. We are used to packing as much in our days as possible, so want a fairly high energy trip. Posted on October 2, 2014 by Rick Steves. European Cruising 101 It's October, and across the land — as they have since ancient times — families gather in the olive groves for the harvest. That's what happens when you learn to empathize with people. Scandinavia But walls are designed to keep people apart…and to me, that's part of the problem. Out of context, it can be made to look like bias. And you meet endearing people…good people motivated by fear and love. Knowing people like Husam, you become more tuned in to the ramifications America's policies in this region have on real people. Later, Palestinians — chafing at the loss of their land and freedom — staged two uprisings, or "intifadas." Thanks for joining us. My three guides were instrumental in the scouting and production of the Holy Land TV show. A challenge in making this special was to be able to talk about complicated issues but work within our word and time limit. This struggle over control of Jerusalem is a huge political challenge. Rick: Are you "settlers"? When you travel to the Holy Land, you realize that the United States really is a stakeholder in this area. Rick: What would you say to an Arab that says, "This is on the other side of the line defining the West Bank and it's Palestinian territory and you don't belong here" — what…what would you say to them? Watch the interview. The list below is intended to connect our travelers to tour organizers and independent guides who believe in the "dual narrative" approach to traveling in the Holy Land, and lead visiting groups in a spirit of understanding both perspectives. But government policies still allow the ongoing construction of these settlements. You know, we could have gotten into all of that, but it physically wasn't possible. How many pairs of shoes … Israel is developing settlements — fortified communities on the tops of hills — deep into the West Bank. If you want peace, if you want a two-state solution, help us achieving that, you know. Things are pretty quiet during our visit and we're able to move fast and free, even with our green plates, throughout the West Bank. think 14 HD 12/24 04:00: The hour-long RICK STEVES' SPECIAL: THE HOLY LAND, ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS TODAY weaves together both the Israeli and the Palestinian narratives to better understand a place that is, for a third of humanity, literally holy land. Hassan helped me scout our television special and then, a year later, also helped me produce it. And that's why I'm so excited to bring this TV show to our viewing audience here in the United States. Daughter: Like if she had neighbors that used to… Kamal: You know that daily there are settlements [they] are building, there is, the wall is being built, and the Palestinians don't do anything about it. Above all we must maintain our security. I can't go to Jerusalem also. My ancestors came here and carved these terraces into the mountains. They were not only willing to talk with our camera rolling, but they were well-spoken and expert at articulating the Israeli case. Rick: The reality is…? France While complete Muslim control of Jerusalem is unrealistic, many Arabs envision an independent Palestinian state, with this part of Jerusalem — East Jerusalem — as their capital. Officially, there's no seaside, riverbank, or lake front in the West Bank. It's going to make only war. Man: Some neighborhoods, some streets are mixed. Woman: Yes. Palestinians living in the West Bank have no access to waterfront. His son, Solomon, built the First Temple right here. Rick Steves' Europe. Posted by mattkathleen on 09/29/14 05:59 PM. Today the dark, sprawling church is the most sacred site in Christendom. That's when the Jews became a people without a land and dispersed throughout the world. Getting around is easy. While wandering the Muslim Quarter, you may see houses fortified and festooned with Israeli flags — homes of Zionist families determined to stake out this bit of the Old City for their Jewish community. Throughout the world, there are refugee camps like this. This hour-long special weaves together the Israeli and Palestinian narratives while visiting the big sights, delving deeper to better understand both perspectives. Rick: And Kobe how do you say bon appétit in Hebrew? Home > YouTube - ISRAEL > Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today My Account. Unfortunately, this holy place's history has a tragic aura. I went into some tense areas where there was a lot of military security, and I felt bad for people on both sides of the issue who need to live with that. Entire districts of Jerusalem are known as "ultra-Orthodox." Benny Dagan was helpful in our researching and filming of the Holy Land special. It's OK to reach and dip your pita bread into it — you dip it in each of the salads, and that's the way to do it; no need for fork or a knife... Nearly all 18-year-olds do time in the military. It was very important for our show to shine a light on the settlements to find out why people live there. Jews teach that here, Abraham, as a test of his faith, was asked to sacrifice his son. To build and nurture such a network, we lead diverse delegations to Israel/Palestine. If nothing else, you'll come home appreciating why the land is treasured by people on both sides of that wall. It's divided into four quarters: Jewish, Muslim, Armenian, and Christian. Jeff Griggs says: May 3, 2013 at 10:30 am We were so impressed with your show on Iran about two years ago. Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today is Rick's newest public television special — filmed on location in 2013. Only now, the tents are gone, replaced by multi-story cinderblock tenements. Retrouvez infos & avis sur une large sélection de DVD & Blu-ray neufs ou d'occasion. What is the thinking in Palestine about, about violent resistance now? And today, most Arabs here are Muslim — a religion that arrived much later with their prophet, Muhammad, in the seventh century. Here in the Holy Land, the land itself is holy to its inhabitants. The fence, or wall — which is over 300 miles long — generally runs well within Palestinian territory. Talking with a local Arab Israeli family we learned that, while problems persist, they consider this land their home. Students: Insha'Allah. The state of Israel was born, in part, out of the Holocaust, a defining event in the long history of the Jews. Watch the interview. Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today. Who are these half a million people who live in the West Bank in Israeli settlements? Overlooking the Sea of Galilee stands the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. ), ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Rick: So there's churches but there's mosques, also, in Bethlehem? Ireland We do this through a socially responsible business model that honors local narratives and supports local communities. It's typical in Palestinian culture that many generations live under the same roof. Rick Steves' Europe. When I write TV scripts for shows all over Europe, I don't need much expert input. Joining locals in an afternoon stroll down Ben Yehuda Street, in Jerusalem's New City, we appreciate this culture's compelling mix of east and west, secular and sacred, modern and traditional. I also talked to a diverse bunch of people who are very committed to finding solutions to the challenges that the Holy Land presents us. Rick: And what do you see for the future, for your, for Israeli Arabs and Israeli Jews together, your children — what do you hope for? Then, after the Israeli victory in the War of 1967, the space was shared by Jews and Muslims. What Israelis call a "security fence" Palestinians consider an affront to their dignity, and a land grab, as it often reaches over the internationally agreed-upon border and into Palestinian territory. Roughly half a million Israeli Jews now live in settlements in Palestine. Their journey culminates at the site of Jesus' crucifixion — marked by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Calvary Hill, or "Golgotha.". L'chaim. Approximately 1,000 Israeli civilians were killed by Palestinian suicide bombers as violence intensified during the Second Intifada from 2000 to 2005. But its core, the Old City, is home to just 35,000. What's it like to live in a little country where there's no airport and you don't even have control over your water supply? What is that like? The fresh oil, after filtering, becomes a golden liquid poured into jugs to be taken home. What's it like? And Tel Aviv's beach scene is filled with a live-for-today vibrancy. While we ate a fast-food lunch in a West Bank settlement shopping mall, we met a smart, young, professional Jewish couple with a big family. Benny is an expert on both historical and cultural issues, and gifted at explaining the Israeli perspective on the region's troubles. As long as times are calm, the West Bank's wide open for the adventurous traveler. When on the road, the more people I can talk to the better. This powerful museum and memorial chronicles the systematic slaughter of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany. We were impressed at how easily we could get into the settlements. This is something special: This we call tabbouleh. And The other half is a mosque — where Muslims worship before their shared patriarch with equal fervor. Yad Vashem also celebrates the creation of modern Israel. I go to places that are scary to me. Israel is a melting pot nation like none other. Palestinians living in the West Bank, while nominally autonomous, are living under an Israeli occupation. They explained how they manage the boredom of small-town fortified living as they proudly shared their strongly held beliefs. Galilee is popular among Christian pilgrims. Posted by dmr.countrygirl on 01/15/16 11:00 PM. (Download Adobe Acrobat for free at Adobe's website. I was born and raised here. Rick: Really! Rick: What's the significance of the yarmulke? Woman in café: I don't know. That leaves Ramallah to host the Palestinian government and international agencies. In fact, I 'can imagine Abraham, Jesus, or Muhammad, each traversing these same valleys. Buy Season 1 HD $6.99. Here we have eggplant with olive oil and tahini. Watch the interview. That's because this city has the tomb of Abraham, so sacred to both Israelis and Palestinians. Abie: Regarding the ear locks, the Torah is very specific: "Thou shalt not shave the sides of your face." Famed (or notorious) for its fighting spirit, the city has walls crusty with political posters. Plenty of fine, well-established companies and individuals lead tours in Israel and Palestine. The wall, is it a "wall"? Within a 10-minute walk you can see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — so sacred to Christians, the Dome of the Rock — revered by Muslims, and the holiest place in Judaism: the Western Wall. So it's our pleasure to have this opportunities to give our thoughts and who we really are. We're dropping by Kamal's place to meet his family and enjoy an evening together. Rick: Now, there's a lot of confusion in America about settlements and so on. I came upon a young man celebrating the purchase of a new condo. We talked to three or four families in the settlements, but not with Israelis who disagree with them. Rick: This feels so free and beautiful here, and you have such a future, but you're living behind a wall. We had a lot of discussions about what we should name the show, and especially what we should call the West Bank, Palestine, Occupied Territories, whatever you might want to call it. Rick Steves' Europe. In ancient times the Roman Emperor named it the "New City" — that's "Neapolis," or "Nablus.". The 10-foot-by-10-foot platting — marking where tents were posted back in 1948 — survives. For the Muslims, Jesus is their second important prophet. These are the biblical terraces of Battir, and we call them "biblical" because they're over 2,000 years of age. Get to know Israelis. To understand and enjoy the people who love this land and call it home. Sahtein. Holy Land Tour with Egypt. I love him, I love everybody. We can go out together and no judgment, nothing. Abie: Uh, more than pop stars. Whether coming together at the Square of the Lions…or browsing down a stylish shopping street…Ramallah helps me envision a peaceful and prosperous Palestine of the future. Israelis say this is a security fence, built after losing a thousand of its citizens to suicide bombers in the previous decade. In my endeavor to talk to different people with different views in the Holy Land, I talked with three charming young women about their reality: Western popular influence; how and why they might wear a hijab to cover their heads; and a few fashion tips. Even with all the problems that there is here, this is our roots, you know, we'll never, never give it up. Benny charges $375 per day without car, $350 per 4 hours with a car (max 4 people), $590 for 10 hours in his car, and $620 for 10 hours in his luxury van (up to seven travelers). The land Israelis and Palestinians occupy is, for a third of humanity, literally holy land. Since working with Kamal, I've recommended many Americans to hire him for their own trips, and they've also had wonderful experiences. This is the Best of Israel. Benny: Mortar shells, artillery, tank shells, machine-gun fire. A women's co-op provides training, and helps kick-start cottage industries run by traditional artisans. A Holy Land Miracle. And when I asked him to repeat the prayer in English, his raw and simple love and acceptance that he was a child of God brought me to tears. Nablus is the second city of the West Bank in population, with a fine modern center and a long history. Yet traveling here, I feel there's a growing realization that neither side is going away, violence is not the answer, and everyone will be better off when dignity, security, and economic justice are provided to all. And people were very willing to talk about their personal story. More often than not I would say yes, I want to broach this. As a travel writer, that's what I do. Spain Regardless, there's always a watchtower, reminding those coming and going that Israel is keeping an eye on things. Thanks for traveling with me on this adventure here on my blog. Travel — especially here in Palestine — is filled with opportunities to learn. It was later destroyed, and the Second Temple was built. I didn't want to politicize this show. Rick: Now, in a university like this, are there more men or more women studying? I wanted to talk to all kinds of people, and come away with some empathy and a better understanding for the different narratives. Our dual narrative approach has been featured by National Geographic, the United Nations, and CNN. Heading back across the wall to Jerusalem, the contrasts between the West Bank and Israel are immediately obvious. Second student: Of course to live in peace. The Jewish Quarter is more orderly and modern than the other quarters. And for Jews, the Temple of Solomon stood right here. My Account. To Palestinians the beloved olive tree represents their past and their future. In a trendy café, it was hard to tell who's who. ISRAEL THE BEAUTIFUL! In the 20th century, the Jewish population grew — especially with the creation of the state of Israel after World War II. So it's still your money, you know? There are lots of refugees in Palestine who fled Israel after the state of Israel was created, but, of course, there were also a lot of Jewish refugees created during the tumult that brought along the modern state of Israel. This time we’re venturing beyond Europe…delving into the Muslim and Arab half of the Holy Land. Life goes on in these camps, as refugees wait for a resolution to their plight. There is some dispute in the world as to what this should be and what its status is…. In fact, for over a thousand years, a mosque has also stood on Nativity Square. And peace is possible only when both sides move beyond the past and make real concessions. Woman: Yes, and you have to leave something on your plate, 'cause if you don't keep something in your plate — food — you'll get another kind food. After 30 minutes with Husam, you'll feel like you have a friend in Palestine. As anywhere, actually making friends and getting into a home gives an intimate insight into the everyday worlds of the people you meet. We want to show them we, we're accepting this now because we want to show you this is not who we are. In 2012, the United Nations recognized Palestine as a state. Everybody said, "We want peace." Abie: More than pop stars, sure. Students: Yeah. Radiating out from Temple Mount is Jerusalem's Old City. I'm a traveler going over there with a wide-eyed curiosity and a passion for doing my best, to just get a handle on what is the reality of the people of the Holy Land. A guide will charge about $200 per day. First student: It is like I don't see the whole of my country. Kamal's mother: Sahtein. Here we have another eggplant salad with vegetables. Travel to Israel is like traveling in Europe and Americans are welcome to simply cross the wall and visit the West Bank almost as if it was just another part of Israel (no visa necessary, same currency). And, in the 16th century, after the return of Muslim dominance, the Ottoman Turks surrounded Jerusalem with this mighty wall. We live in Israel, this is Israel. Along with Christians, Muslims also consider this a holy site. Or what do you, how do you consider the name? We didn't intend to come home with any solutions. And for Palestinians, the olive tree is a kind of lifeblood for their culture. Photographs of the first settlers show early Zionists returning to their ancestral homeland — starting as a trickle in the 19th century, and becoming a flood after World War II. Plenty of these people would have loved to talk to us. Rick Steves The'Holy land. And then the fun challenge was to go back with the TV crew a few months later and actually share what I learned. I was watching the episode about Israel and Palestine on Youtube and it started with a great peace of music. Considering the rich historic heritage of each of these communities, it's understandable that both vie for this sacred real estate. Terms of Service | Privacy. We sat down with our Israeli guide Benny and driver Kobe to get an edible lesson in this part of their culture. I can certainly understand Israel's need for security. 'Cause the olive tree gives without taking. Whenever I make a TV show, I want local voices — and that was particularly important here, because we wanted the Israeli narrative and we wanted the Palestinian narrative. This is especially evident in places of worship and in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods. I would remind travelers to not fall into the rut of just going to Israel and then making a little beeline into Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity and coming back. Much of Jerusalem's importance rests upon this holy site, which is both an inspiration and a flashpoint for the religions that share it. It's Israel; everything is Israel. There are many people in the United States who care deeply about Israel, and there are also a lot of people in the United States — Palestinian Americans especially — who care deeply about the challenges of the Palestinian people. An expert political, interfaith, and religious Holy Land guide, he lives in Bethlehem and is the Palestinian guide for National Geographic expeditions. The security of the Israelis, the families, the children, then we can speak about all the other things. Kobe: Beteavon. The traditional technique survives — though boosted by hard-working machinery — as a busy crew in oil-soaked shirts meets the demands of the harvest season. They are licensed guides and independent professionals who would love your business. So Benny, could you say this is typical Israeli? The historic town of Jaffa — now consumed by the sprawl of Tel Aviv — was the Ellis Island of the new state. Benny: Standing here, on a former Syrian position, one can understand how vulnerable was the settlements, the villages of the kibbutzim of Israel before 1967. Season 1, Episode 1 TV-G CC SD CC HD. Outside the Old City, we're immersed in modern Jerusalem. While beloved among Christians as the place where Jesus was born, Bethlehem is now a mostly Muslim town. Israel is the size of New Jersey, with 8 million people — twice the population of Palestine. Rick: I think this a beautiful, beautiful welcome here. Kamal: Bethlehem is a very holy city for the Muslims as well as the Christians. Palestinian cities are generally Palestinian-run, with their own security forces. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Travel Forum / Beyond Europe / Tel Aviv/Holy Land; Please sign in to post. Let's go. And, to this day, both people struggle to find an equitable and peaceful way to share what each consider their rightful homeland. They are fun destinations, and there's not much quibbling over what you say about this place or that. And, immersed in this vibrant city's commercial commotion, I found simply being part of the scene a powerful experience. I do not endorse any of these organizations or individuals; they are listed at their request. Greece Because if they can't get together, they're saddled with the unfortunate baggage of their parents' struggles. As a veteran of 8 Rick Steves tours, I’m hoping some time soon Rick will re-introduce a Rick Steves Tour of Israel that perhaps includes Egypt & Jordan. I just can't overstate the importance of actually physically going somewhere and talking to real people there. There's no easy answer. Then came the catastrophic year for the Jews: 70 A.D., when the Romans destroyed their temple and ushered in the Diaspora. The people of Nablus are relatively conservative. Kamal: We are in Palestine. I mean, whenever you want to use it, you want to use it. In this culture, food is love, and seems to celebrate the bounty of the land. Woman: Everybody hopes for peace and a better life but I doubt it. Woman: The reality is not like that. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, Rick: You notice women are dressed quite modestly. I roamed the residential streets of a well-fortified, hill-capping, modern Israeli settlement in the West Bank, looking for a family to interview. And these people take those words as it is written. I envisioned writing things in a way where if you took me out of context in a little snatch of the show here and there, you might think I was pro-this or pro-that. She has a whole section in the Koran just named after her. Rick: And the Sea of Galilee was the source of the freshwater for Israel — and still is. I would oftentimes ask them, "What do you hope for your children?" But most of these are secular Jews — non-practicing. While its history only goes back a century, the original main drag, Rothschild Boulevard, is lined with venerable buildings. Israel has granted sections of the West Bank various degrees of autonomy. Rick: Maybe I'm naïve. One regret I had in producing "Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today" was that a lot of fascinating material wound up on the cutting-room floor. The settlements for sure they don't help. God intervened and saved Isaac. They'll say, "No, we're not settlers." The program airs on Arizona PBS on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 p.m. Man: Around the 19th of October, 1948, my family was forced to leave their village. Rick: And it's like the rabbis are almost like pop stars — they have their own following. I really don't claim to have a scholarly or complete look at this. Watch the interview. 2 Replies to ““Rick Steves’ The Holy Land”: Directors’ Cut with Commentary” Arnie Voigt says: January 31, 2017 at 8:34 pm Thanks for the director’s cut perspective, Rick! Even on a "Holy Land history" kind of sightseeing tour, you can add a lot of value to your experience by connecting with people who live there today. We’re looking forward to your fair and balanced insight into Egypt and the Holy Land. Two times for your health. Well, we refer to it as a settlement. They're the poor man's tree. Two-thirds of Palestinian people became refuges in 1948, dispersed in 59 refugee camps, and most of them have these old, rusty keys for doors that do not exist anymore. Israel Holy Sites Tour: Christian Sites, Bible Tour of Israel, Holy Land Travel, Tourist Attractions In doing this TV production, I was steep on the learning curve, just like our viewers. Second student: Women, I believe, women... As you listen to this discussion, realize that anyone can drop into a mosque, like we did, and get to know a cleric. My Account. Kamal's mini-tour makes the short West Bank side trip from Jerusalem efficient, easy, economical, and filled with experiences and learning. Pilgrims come from around Christendom to retrace his steps. Talk to a settler and you ask, "Are you a settler?" Yet, they live on with posters that celebrate their commitment to Palestinian independence. Starring Rick Steves Subtitles English [CC] Audio languages English. An icon of the tension is the wall that Israel has built between it and Palestine. As we filmed in the lounge of our Lutheran-run hotel in Bethlehem, Kamal shared with us his take on life — and tourism — in the West Bank. Regarding the hats, it's part of, actually, the uniform defining which movement you belong to. Along with all the market activity and commerce comes high security and tension. He charges $600 per 9 hours/200 km for minivan tours with a maximum of six people, or $300 without car per half day (5 hours) on a Jerusalem city-center walking tour. Watch the interview. Like the Jews worship at the base of Temple Mount, Muslims worship on its top —- in the shadow of the dome, with its intricate geometric designs in stone and tile fitting regally within its pure and simple lines. I'm not selfish man. One regret I had in producing "Rick Steves' The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today" was that a lot of fascinating material wound up on the cutting-room floor. Today, on the eve of a Muslim holiday, the market is particularly busy. Watch the interview. It's October, and the landscape is pretty brown after a scorching summer. Just a 10-minute drive north of the old stone buildings of Jaffa are the new glass and steel buildings of modern Tel Aviv. Woman in café: I don't know if they've learned. It's been a difficult mix. What we wanted to do was introduce issues that were complicated, that most people didn't appreciate, and let people with a different narrative share their take on it. And many fear that the more the West Bank is fragmented by Israeli settlements, the more elusive a mutually agreeable solution to this region's troubles will become. Venturing into a simply fortified Israeli farming settlement in the West Bank, we met a young farmer who welcomed us with fresh-squeezed juice and a chance to film his thoughts. That was inspirational, but it ignored the reality of the Palestinians who actually lived here and were displaced with the creation of Israel. Husam: I'm hoping and that's part of the things I'm involved in, to create, plant seeds, hopefully maybe 10 years, 15 years from now people will realize the importance of living together and having one pluralistic democratic state. In 1947, after the Holocaust and the end of World War II, the United Nations helped found the modern state of Israel. We exist to today. Palestinians counter by saying that the wall was built with the pretense of security. Civil war broke out, which led to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. With a quick and decisive victory in the Six Days' War, Israel increased its territory substantially. It's our land. And we were hanging out with the kids and the families in the parks. Kamal Mukarker was a wonderful guide and fixer for our film shoot — and is now a good friend. Whenever you don't want to use it, you don't want to use it. Join host Rick Steves on a friendly 2-hour loop around Ireland in four half-hour "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows. Kamal: Yes, exactly, and that's why she's very important for them. I didn't have opinions set in place by years of familiarity. )Last night, we streamed my homecoming lecture. But, when times are tense, checkpoints are manned, and only yellow plates are allowed. Kamal: I'm sure you have a thousand dollars in your bank account. Husam can work as a guide in Israel and Palestine, and charges $220 per day without a car and about $100 more per day with a car (depending on West Bank itinerary). And the only way to get that is to find Israelis and Palestinians to talk to you. While Israelis and Palestinians have overlapping claims and struggle to share it peacefully, this land has a rich and fascinating heritage. As these posters fade, I'm hoping that what seems to me like a new spirit of nonviolence to address the region's problems reflects a permanent shift in Palestinian strategy. But that view isn't really newsworthy. 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