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#13 The Festival of Lights — Interview with Dan Mossek

| Episode Guest: Dan Mossek

Israel guide Dan Mossek is our special podcast guest today. He shares about himself personally and how much he loves the scenery, diversity and history of his fascinating country. Dan also explains the story behind the winter holiday, Hanukkah, the "Festival of Lights". Not only is it the most joyful of Jewish holidays, it commemorates the story of Israel the Underdog defeating the Greeks and achieving their freedom in 164BC.

Dan brings a great deal to the table with his education in Israeli history, biology, theology and Christian history. He also speaks several languages (Hebrew, English, Arabic and Spanish). Dan is married with three children and has been partnering with GTI for five years. His favorite region in Israel is the desert, specifically Ein Gedi where David hid from King Saul.

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Featured Site
Ein Gedi

En Gedi is the largest oasis along the western shore of the Dead Sea. The springs here have allowed nearly continuous inhabitation of the site since the Chalcolithic period. The area was allotted to the tribe of Judah, and was famous in the time of Solomon (Josh 15:62). Today the Israeli kibbutz of En Gedi sits along the southern bank of the Nahal Arugot.

Learn More at http://www.bibleplaces.com/engedi.htm

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