Learn about archeology in Israel

Interfaith course focuses on archeology in Israel

An interfaith course, “Archeology in Israel:Palaces, Fortresses and Wars from the Second Temple Period,” will be offered by Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley in November.

Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan will present the adult education classes from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 and 11 and 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Temple, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City.

Through photography and discussion, this course will explore some of the most exciting archeological sites in Israel – mostly from the first century CE (about 2,000 years ago). Rabbi Kaplan has visited all the sites, including those in the Galilee he had never seen before this past summer, including ancient Jewish cities which are barely known outside of limited circles.

Some of the sites being presented are biblical and second temple archaeological sites, including the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Masada and areas in Jerusalem.

Cost is $20 for members and $35 for non-members. Registration deadline is 4 p.m. Oct. 30. Call the Temple office at 623.977.3240 to register and pay.