My name is
Tom Powers
I have been living in Israel since 1999, experiencing the Land and its people and learning all I can about this unique place! I love sharing with people its diverse wonders -- the history, archaeology, natural beauty, and the Biblical connections -- all amid the crosscurrents of culture and sometimes conflicting human aspirations in this shared land...
I am an American citizen living in Jerusalem, a native English speaker, and a graduate of a Ministry of Tourism-approved tour guide course. If you are considering a visit to Israel in the coming days, I would be very pleased to hear from you and provide any assistance I can.
Other things on this site...
The articles posted below grew out of my fascination with this land, and also from my studies in the guide course -- I hope you will find some of them interesting and instructive. For more about Me, click on my photo above.
Visit my other pages for...
l some of my photos
l Links to other interesting sites
l If you need a guide in Israel, or to contact me
SPECIAL VIDEO Holiday Greetings from the Holy Land
On 27 DEC 2006, Jerusalem was graced with a bit of snow, the magic and beauty of which inspired this humble little homemade movie intended as a holiday greeting. I offer it in the spirit of friendship and goodwill, with my best wishes. The scenes are of Jerusalem's St. Stephen's Convent (The Ecole Biblique), where I live and work as a volunteer. Peace to you all...