For most American Jews, Israel is only seen through the lens of the political debate, the impressions of the news report, or the windows of a tour bus. Begun as a weekly online essay in response to the Second Intifada in 2000, Galilee Diary goes beyond the headlines to provide an insider’s view of the rich and complex reality that is Israel. First time readers and longtime fans of the series will enjoy this multidimensional look at Israel, which includes revised and updated highlights from the popular online series.

Join Tamar and her cousin as they take a musical journey through the holidays and concepts from the book My Cousin Tamar Lives in Israel. The CD includes songs that teach about the Jewish holidays highlighted in the book, as well as songs that explore Israel and introduce basic Hebrew vocabulary.

After serving as founding director of the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC, Rabbi Richard Hirsch moved to israel to lead the World Union for Progressive Judaism and become a tireless advocate for the global Reform Jewish community.