Category Archives: Articles
The Strays
I expected the early mornings, the hard work, the hot sun, and the dry air, but the stray cats wandering around the kibbutz caught me off guard. Even in the small corner of the kibbutz that we occupy, there are … Continue reading
Early Mornings at Omrit
Whenever I discuss the work schedule at Omrit with other people, I brace myself for the inevitable shudders when they learn about the 4:30 AM wake-up knock. A friend might not be moved by the description of the physical labor— … Continue reading
A Note on Herod
Elvira again 🙂 Though anyone interested in the potential relationship of Herod the Great to our dig site should first read the blog page dedicated to Omrit’s historical background, I thought I might append a few words on this king … Continue reading
Another Day, Another Lesson
Elvira here. We recent graduates lost access to the Williams network in late June! Many thanks to Lydia for helping me circumvent the problem. “Please don’t write that in your field notebook,” said Mike, one of the directors of the … Continue reading
Over the next few days, Elvira and Lydia will post several photos recording our group’s day trips to various sites around Israel. On one of our favorite trips, we visited Akko (Acre), a Galilean city perched on a small peninsula … Continue reading
Pottery at Omrit
In my time working here I have found that pottery punctuates the workday at Omrit with more regularity than any other aspect of the excavation. In my square, we routinely commence the day’s work by filling out our pottery tag … Continue reading
In her usual thoughtful manner, Elvira has articulated (in the post below) the sentiments shared by all of those returning to Omrit after months of nostalgia and excitement. Thus, I will spare all a reiteration and will simply begin with … Continue reading
On Being Here Again, and Following Our Noses
It’s a joy to return to a place that welcomes me like a friend even as it remains new and exciting. Though I admit with a language lover’s remorse that I still can barely mutter “good morning” in Hebrew, and … Continue reading
Aside
Unlike the veteran archaeologists making their mark on Omrit for the second time, I and the other first-timers have learned very quickly that we signed up for a difficult job. At the end of each day, I change out of … Continue reading
As I readjust to life on Kibbutz Kfar Szold, I am struck by just how comfortable I continue to feel on the dig. In large part I owe this feeling to the wonderful people who have made this trip possible … Continue reading