What does it really mean to know the Land of Israel—not just to visit it, but to understand it deeply, historically, and spiritually? In this debut episode of Live the Land, host Franny Waisman explores how intimate knowledge of the land shapes identity, courage, and connection.

Franny Waisman introduces listeners to the idea of “Knowing the Land,” a unique field of study in Israeli universities that integrates history, geography, archaeology, and natural sciences.

True connection to Israel comes through learning, experience, and presence.

Franny is joined by Eve Harrow, a veteran tour guide and senior advisor to the Judea Samaria Experience. Eve shares personal stories of courage, advocacy, and life on the front lines of Israel’s contested regions, offering an unfiltered look at the realities of Judea and Samaria beyond headlines.

They discuss ancient and biblically significant sites, the meaning of courage in modern Israel, and how walking the land fosters a profound historical and spiritual bond.

About The Guest:

Eve Harrow is a highly respected tour guide, educator, and senior advisor to the Judea Samaria Experience. With decades of experience guiding visitors through Israel’s most historically and biblically significant regions, she is known for her deep knowledge, fearless advocacy, and commitment to connecting people to the land of Israel through lived experience.

In this episode:

• “Knowing the Land” is both an academic discipline and a lived philosophy in Israel.
• Physical presence and walking the land create a deeper historical and spiritual connection.
• Judea and Samaria are complex regions best understood through firsthand experience.
• Courage is an essential part of engaging honestly with Israel’s story.
• True understanding of Israel emerges from learning, context, and personal encounter.

Ready to deepen your connection to Israel beyond the map and the headlines?

Tune in to the full episode and begin exploring the land—step by step, story by story.