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A riveting memoir of the first Israeli-born Jewish American to be sent as a Peace Corps volunteer to a closed Arab society. A good memoir is a survivor's tale - the story of a person who has faced obstacles and made it through well enough to tell it. Dalya Cohen-Mor, a Sabra-born American woman, volunteered to serve in the Peace Corps, went through a lengthy and highly competitive application process, was accepted, and was sent to serve in the predominantly Palestinian country of Jordan.

On May 14, 1948, the British Mandate officially expired. That same day, the Jewish National Council issued the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel. About 10 minutes later, President Truman officially recognized the State of Israel, and the Soviet Union also quickly recognized Israel. However, the Palestinians and the Arab League did not recognize the new state, and the very next day, armies from Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq invaded the former British Mandate to squelch Israel, while Saudi Arabia assisted the Arab armies.

Jordan sits at the crossroads of ancient empires, a land where Nabataean merchants, Roman legions, Byzantine monks, and Islamic caliphs all left their mark. This series traces the full arc of Jordan's history — from the Edomite and Moabite kingdoms of the Bronze Age, through the rise of Petra as a Nabataean powerhouse, to its incorporation into the Roman Empire as Arabia Petraea. We explore the Byzantine era with its desert castles and mosaic churches, the Umayyad and Abbasid periods that made the region a hub of trade and pilgrimage, and the Crusader and Ayyubid struggles that shaped its ...

For centuries travelers have been drawn to the stunning and mysterious Dead Sea and Jordan River, a region that is unlike any other on earth in its religious and historical significance. In this exceptionally engaging book, Barbara Kreiger chronicles the natural and human history of these storied bodies of water, drawing on accounts by travelers, pilgrims, and explorers from ancient times to the present.

Pennsylvania is the state that built America while grumbling the entire time. This rollicking, sharply funny history traces its journey from Penn’s peaceful “holy experiment” to the roaring furnaces of the Industrial Revolution, from whiskey rebels to steel barons, from Amish buggies to AI labs, and from political meltdowns to nuclear ones.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A hauntingly beautiful account of a family fractured by war . . . filled with vivid and heartbreaking details.”—The New York Times Book Review NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE “Full of wonderful treasures offered by a unique and spirited father . . . written...

Access to water has played a pivotal role in the Israel-Palestine dispute. Israel has diverted the River Jordan via pipes and canals to build a successful modern state. But this has been at the expense of the region's cohabitants. Gaza is now so water-stressed that the United Nations has warned it could soon become uninhabitable; its traditional water source has been ruined by years of over-extraction and mismanagement, the effects exacerbated by years of crippling blockade.

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Dive into the captivating world of one of Hollywood's most acclaimed and versatile talents with the "Jordan Peele Audio Biography" podcast. Delve into the extraordinary life and career of the Oscar-winning writer, director, and producer, Jordan Peele, as we uncover the compelling story behind his rise to fame.Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative that explores Peele's journey from his early days as a comedian and performer on the hit sketch comedy series "Key & Peele," to his groundbreaking transition into the realm of horror and social commentary through critically acclaimed films like ...

Are you feeling stuck in life, wanting to grow, improve your income, or build a stronger community? Join performance coach Jordan Edwards as he interviews world-class achievers—including the Founder of Reebok and the Co-Founder of Priceline—who share their success stories and actionable strategies. Each episode provides practical tips on how to boost your personal and professional growth, helping you implement changes that can make a real difference in your life.This podcast is designed for anyone looking to make progress—whether you're aiming to improve your mindset, relationships, ...

Rocky Jordan was a radio series about an American restaurateur in Cairo who each week became involved in some kind of mystery or adventure. The show was broadcast on CBS from October 31, 1948, to September 10, 1950, and then again from June 27, 1951, to August 22, 1951. The character of Rocky Jordan had been introduced to listeners in a similar show called A Man Named Jordan that was broadcast from 1945 to 1947 on the CBS West Coast network, but set in Istanbul, rather than Cairo. In February 1951, it was announced CBS was in discussions to make a TV series based on the show starring ...

Steve and Gonzo Reach out to JHS 2004 class to find out about their lives and what they've learned the last 20 years

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En la infinita brevedad del ser buscamos el conocimiento para compartirlo, para crecerlo, para dejarlo hacer.Si quieres apoyar al podcast, checa este link:https://linktr.ee/amorfatimx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of California Podcast is hosted by Jordan Mattox and explores the history of the state through narrative histories and in-depth conversations with experts. https://linktr.ee/historyofcapodcast

Two regular dudes offering libertarian takes and mild conspiracies to help make sense of the times we find our selves in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pillars is a self-empowerment campaign and podcast for LGBTQ+ people, with a specific focus on the power of the individual to engage in their self-development and achieve personal wholeness.Pillars: The Podcast intends to inspire LGBTQ+ people by sharing relatable, real-life, stories from those who have overcome similar circumstances and used their experience for personal growth.The campaign itself will encourage individual, personal empowerment with a series of workshops and events, providing invaluable opportunities to participate in the curation of ones own happiness. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Caleb Can’t Read is a podcast where you can learn all about the major works, themes, and lives of some of your favorite (or most hated) authors along with Caleb Terrence, being taught the subject of each episode for the first time by his friend, Jordan Raebel, who spent countless hours doing research for your enjoyment and the betterment of his co-host’s education. You can check out our sources used for each episode on our Facebook Sources Page: facebook.com/calebcantread. You can also check out our Instagram where we post snapshots and trivia of each episode's author: instagram.com/...

Jordan Poole, a Millennial and an Artist from Appalachian Georgia, takes off to explore the backroads of America in this decade of the 2020’s. He finds an undercurrent of American counterculture’s survival along the path. Travel with him and Priscilla and find hope paved with the open road.