Netanel Elinson
Netanel Elinson | |
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נתנאל אלינסון | |
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| Born | May 15, 1984 |
| Website | https://www.netanelinson.co.il/ |
Netanel Elinson (נתנאל אלינסון) (born 15 May, 1984) is an Israeli educator, author, and social activist. He headed the "Arava" pre-military academy in Hatzeva and later led 'Midreshet HaArava', which is one of the flagship programs of the Ruach Arava organization.[1] Elinson was a tour guide and publishes videos and articles on the subject in various media outlets.[2] He wrote the bestselling book "A Brief History of Israeliness."[3][4]
Biography
[edit]Elinson grew up in Peduel in Samaria and studied at the Mekor Chaim High School Yeshiva.[3] He served in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit between 2003 and 2006 and was the unit's lead navigator.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Bible Studies and Land of Israel Studies from Herzog College. After marriage, he lived in Kida in Benjamin region[5]
Between 2008 and 2012, he was among those who renewed the field of guidance and tours in Samaria. He later managed the Tzameret National Service programs for social involvement in the periphery (2012-2014).[6]
In 2014, he began serving as the head of the pre-military academy in Hazeva until 2020. He was then appointed as head of Midreshet HaArava.[7]
Elinson writes opinion pieces about Israeli society and the Land of Israel in various platforms. In 2019, he was among the leaders of the protest against the political crisis in the country and the holding of three consecutive elections.[8][9][10]
In 2021, Elinson led tours throughout the country as part of "Israeli Encounter" by the "Ruach HaArava" association, tours under his guidance throughout the country that were intended, in his words, "to bring people closer to each other and to the land." Hundreds of Israelis participated in numerous tours under this framework.
Online
[edit]Ellinson participated in a series of approximately 15 videos produced by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation titled "For the Sake of the Story" (Bishvil HaSipur). The series presents unique stories and topics related to the Land of Israel and the Jewish people, such as "How were the original matzot made?", "The qualities that made Judah the Maccabee a tactician and leader," and "How was the blue dye for tzitzit forged using a Chrozophora tinctoria?" Additionally, he hosts the series "Kol HaTor" (The Voice of the Dove) and two other series currently in production.[11]
Aside from this, Ellinson publishes content about Israel and Israeli culture on a personal YouTube channel.
Books
[edit]- The Traveler's Guide to Samaria (Volumes I & II), 2014 – Co-authored by Dvir Raviv and Nataniel Ellinson, these guides were published after a crowdfunding campaign on the Headstart platform in 2013. For their work on this guide, the authors received the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism in 2014. Their extensive knowledge of the region led the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to request their assistance in June 2014 during the search for the three kidnapped teenagers.[12]
- The Arava Trail, Volume I: From the Dead Sea to Sapir, published by Ruach Arava and distributed by Steimatzky-Katzir, 2016.[13]
- The Arava Trail, Volume II: From Sapir to the Paran Basin, published by Ruach Arava and distributed by Loni Cohen, 2017.[14]
- A Brief History of Israeli Identity, Yedioth Books, 2021 – This book became one of Yedioth Books' bestsellers in 2022. It received widespread acclaim, was recommended by various platforms, and was named one of the five most influential books of the year by futurist Prof. David Passig. The President of Israel also recommended it as an important book for the country's 74th Independence Day. The book garnered cross-sector praise, with reviews appearing in publications such as Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and Hashiloach.[15]
Moskowitz Prize
[edit]In 2014, Ellinson received the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism for his role in co-authoring the Traveler's Guide series and organizing Friday tours, which transformed the approach to outdoor travel in Samaria.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Ellinson is married to Neta, a complementary medicine practitioner. They live in Yeruham with their five children.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "ספרים". נתנאל אלינסון (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "המסורתיות היא לא פשרנות, היא יהדות של לכתחילה". סרוגים (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ a b "איש המרכז הקיצוני: נתנאל אלינסון נאבק בפיצול הישראלי הפנימי". www.makorrishon.co.il. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ Selavan, Nachliel (2023-11-15). "Gaza, Iconoclasm, and the State of Israel". The Museum Guy. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ הצעירים שרוצים לכבוש את הערבה: "במיליון שקל אתה בונה פה טירה"
- ^ "מאות בני נוער העפילו לאתרי גבורה עם לוחמים". inn. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ http://www.marava.org.il/70923.html
- ^ "אזרחים מכל גווני הקשת הפוליטית מכריזים: העם לא רוצה עוד בחירות". www.maariv.co.il (in Hebrew). 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ אלינסון, נתנאל; הדברים, טבע (2012-02-14). "הצְרֵדָה: המקום שבו החל פיצולו של עם ישראל". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Curiel, Ilana (2024-07-04). "Dog rescued from Khan Younis looking for a new home". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Blue Fringes - Techeiles (2020-12-02). איך יכול כל חקלאי פשוט לזייף את פתיל התכלת היקר השזור בציצית. Retrieved 2024-11-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ המדריך למטייל בשומרון [כרך א] - דביר רביב.
- ^ מדריך מדרך הערבה - מסלולים ואתרים בערבה התיכונה, כרך א' מים המלח ועד ספיר העולם 1 (in Hebrew).
- ^ מדריך מדרך הערבה - מסלולים ואתרים בערבה התיכונה, כרך א' מים המלח ועד ספיר העולם 1 (in Hebrew).
- ^ שורק, יואב (2021-09-14). "קיצור תולדות הישראליות / נתנאל אלינסון". השילוח (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "חג התירוש בכרמי שילה | נתנאל אלינסון". מוסף "שבת" - לתורה, הגות ספרות ואמנות (in Hebrew). 2013-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "נתנאל אלינסון: "זה מאוד תסכל אותי, אבל היום אני מודה על כך"". inn. Retrieved 2024-11-27.