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Exploring the Heart of Jerusalem with Nicole Jansezian (E110)
Description
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian. Nicole lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husbad Tony are raising three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions.
In this episode, we dig into what brought Nicole to Jerusalem from America and what living abroad is like. We explore learning new languages and discuss what life is like in Jerusalem today. We also talk about traveling tips for families, the current state of visiting Jerusalem, and the diversity of cultures within the city. Nicole shares what makes Jerusalem so unique and vibrant. Her book flight includes selections that highlight the diversity of cultures that dwell within this incredible city.
Key Highlights:
- What drew Nicole to move from America to Jerusalem
- Insights into raising children in a multicultural, multilingual environment
- Tips for traveling with kids in Jerusalem
- The current landscape of travel to the Holy Land
- A glimpse into the rich cultural diversity of Jerusalem
- Nicole’s curated book flight celebrating the city's unique blend of cultures
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Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Appointment in Jerusalem by Derek and Lydia Prince
- Zion Chronicles by Bodie Thoene
- The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
- Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
Book Flight
- Parallel Lines by Ruth Marks Eglash
- Second Person Singular by Sayed Kashua
- The Knock at the Door by Margaret Ajemian Ahnert
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