I’m a Jerusalem-based tour guide, educator, writer, and host of the podcast Israel Take 3, where I explore the people, politics, history, and contradictions of Israel through on-the-ground storytelling and long-form conversations.
Before moving back to Israel, I spent more than two decades as a rabbi and Jewish educator in Chicago, and earlier in my career worked as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle. Today, I combine journalism, teaching, podcasting, and guiding to tell complex Israeli and Jerusalem stories with nuance, historical depth, and curiosity.
I’ve led numerous educational trips throughout Israel and write frequently about Jerusalem, Israeli society, religion, history, identity, and the competing narratives that shape this region.
If you are interested in a tour or have a good podcast idea send me an email: rabbibegoun@gmail.com
