25.06.2020 | Haifa and North Region
Summer! The best time for camping, and together with two tour guides, Michael Rudnitskiy and Michael Duhovny, we escaped the city to explore Jewish antiquities in the Golan Heights.
We spent the night in tents in a wonderful place near Ein Fik with a panoramic view of the Kinneret and Galilee mountains. We hiked to the ruins of ancient synagogue Dir Aziz and the Jewish village Dvor and bathed in a natural spring. It was a fabulous trip full of joy and learning, singing with the guitar, and incredible views!
Lidia S.
23.06.2020 | Online
Anna Shteingart spoke to us about the past and current status of women's rights in Israel - why do we need feminism in the 21st century? We spoke about the goals women fought for throughout history, how women's status has changed in Israeli society, and ways to overcome salary inequality between men and women. We discussed secular and religious viewpoints on women's rights and learned about the first women rights activists in the holy land.
Leonid G.
22.06.2020 | Online
Philologist, historian and professional guide Vlad Telman, shared with us his personal story. He lives in this terra incognita, where some Israelis live and where other Israelis seldom go. These places are our past, but Israel has never stated clearly that it is our future. During the lecture, Vlad shared with us the historical meaning and beauty of these places and his thoughts and connection to the sites he calls home.
It's always more impressive to hear a personal story than from a newspaper or TV. During the lecture, I realized that I haven't really puzzled out this vital aspect of Israeli politics well enough and want to investigate more.
Leonid F.
20.06.2020 | Online
We again held a drawing master class with professional painter Ksenia Revzin. During the webinar, she taught us how to draw City silhouettes and their residents. We learned about pen and pencil drawing techniques and the secrets of using black and white as well as how to use shadow and light for sketches.
Leonid G.
19.06.2020 | Online
After 3 months of enforced Coronavirus break, we traveled North with two busloads of young Russian-speaking Olim - more than half completely new participants, and the rest, grateful for the reunion and opportunity to continue exploring Israel and learning together!
After a day of hiking and ice-breakers, we enjoyed a musical Kabbalat Shabbat, stimulating competitive game (Minister of Ministers), discussions and beit midrash connected to Parshat Korach and the approach to multiple opinions in Jewish tradition, Shabbat meals, networking, and relaxation!
“I have been in israel for four years and this is first time that I spent a weekend with other Olim who speak my language and made me feel so at home! I loved the tiyul on Friday and Eliezer’s sessions were amazing! Thank you so much for this seminar!
Michael Z.
18.06.2020 | Online
On June 19th, art guide Sasha Levina took us to 4 amazing galleries located in the Kiryat haMelacha industrial zone and Herzl Stree in South Tel Avivt: Art Space Tel Aviv, Maya Gallery, Rozenfeld Gallery, and the studio of Rotem Reshef and Martha Rieger.
In each gallery, these artists shared their paths to the Israeli art scene, the ideas behind their art and the personal family histories and national events that shaped their work.
“ I would never know about the existence of these beautiful galleries and for sure would never had met these artists without the Argaman Project. The tours led by our super professional guide Sasha change my point of view of Israeli art and culture every time!”
Sveta K.
Zeev led us through the Florentin District, and explained how, through gentrification, it is becoming a place for young people and families. We focused on the difference between the graffiti and street art: Graffiti is an inscription that "I was here," and Street Art is a dialogue with the inhabitants of the city, including the artist's awareness that his/her art is short-lived. We discussed specific examples of the dialogues between artists, for example, between Banksy on the streets of Florentine and other artists.
The most important theme was how street artists draw parallels between Jewish history and modern reality.
“The bright paintings on the wall were not only great backgrounds for my Instagram pictures, but turned out to be full of meaning, reflecting social and cultural trends and, even drawing parallels between biblical stories and modern Jewish identity! Thank you very much for this fascinating tour!”
Sasha F.
11.06.2020 | Online
For many years archaeologists and historians have been trying to link texts from Tanakh with real places and events. During the lecture linguist-translator and Jewish Tradition specialist, Eliezer Lesovoy gave us different opinions of the possible location of the Garden of Eden, how to identify, and what is its meaning for for various streams of Judaism. We also discussed what was exactly formed during the first seven days of Creation and how this influences our understanding of the world.
It's impressive that there are several different opinions on the same event co-existing together in Judaism. I love Eliezer's lectures and how he analyzes texts and stories from Tanakh. Please invite him more!
Daria A.
11.06.2020 | Online
Mikve Israel is the first Jewish agricultural school in Palestine and a unique place with many exciting stories. Thanks to Inna Gorshtein, the history of Israel’s early settlers became more transparent and clear. Inna guided us through the dreams of "Jewish boys and girls with a shovel" who met Eretz Israel's reality. We also learned how Mikve Israel developed together with Israel’s early pioneers, contributed its part in World War I and World War II, and the War of Independence in 1948.
Thanks a lot to Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli and Inna Gorshtein for the wonderful tour! This place is unique for me because I've been studying at Mikve Israel for four years, but today Inna revealed stories that I never learned even while living here!
Eduard K.
09.06.2020 | Online
Our Lecturer - Rabbi Eliyahu Gladstein was born in Odessa, studied in Israel, Canada, and the USA. He’s Doctor of Clinical Psychology, practicing psychologist, founder, and head of the Yad Rama community in Jerusalem. He decided to speak to us about Victor Pelevin, who is a Russian fiction writer and laureate of multiple literary awards. If you carefully read Pelevin, you will find that he is well acquainted with the Tanakh, Talmud, and the Zohar. Jewish themes are present in almost all periods of his work.
Ilya L.
05.06.2020 | Online
The world has changed - we cannot ignore its transformation over the last few months. All aspects of our lives - economics, education, personal relationships have been affected. We used to live in a global world without walls, but now borders have risen up everywhere that force us to think differently. We spoke about post-COVID-19 days and post-postmodern world.
Ilya L.
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