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Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Tracing the Steps of the Hebrew Bible

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Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Biblical Israel Docuseries - Walking Tanach

Tracing the Steps of the Hebrew Bible

Tracing the Steps of the Hebrew Bible

Tracing the Steps of the Hebrew Bible

Tracing the Steps of the Hebrew Bible

Aaron Shaffier
Aaron Shaffier
Aaron Shaffier
Aaron Shaffier
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Beersheba, Israel
$19,273 USD by 132 backers
$19,094 USD by 130 backers on Dec 21, 2023

Note: The new map is available as a standalone Perk or can be added on to the other perks during checkout.

Stretch Goals Update

There's still a lot of time left on this campaign. We would like to build on the quick success that we had here to make this project even better. We want to include drone footage, custom maps, animations and other elements that will take this project to a whole new level! 

Stretch Goal $20,000

If we can reach our stretch goal by the end of this campaign we will be able to do all of that and more! Plus we will release a bonus episode for this season. The episode will be about a little know site called Gilgal Argaman. It is a camp built by the Biblical Joshua shortly after the Israelites crossed the Jordan. It will be our best episode yet! The bonus episode will be released to everyone who got the Early Access Perk or above. 

If you haven't yet contributed to the campaign, your contribution will now get you even more! If you have contributed, please consider adding a bit to help us get to our stretch goal!

Thanks and God Bless you!

 

In Short

Hi, I’m Aaron. I’ve had a lifelong fascination with the Hebrew Bible - the Tanach. The Bible is full of geographic information. I believe that by following the Bible’s own map, we can gain deeper insights into the stories and their relevance for us today.

As a tour guide in Israel, I’ve spent the last 12 years researching the sites where the stories of the Tanach happened and sharing them with thousands of my guests from around the world. Now I want to create a docuseries to share these sites and stories with the wider public. 

This project is even more important during this challenging time for Israel.

That’s why I’m creating Walking Tanach. 

Do you love the Bible?

Have you always dreamed of seeing where these stories happened?

Do you love Israel?

Please partner with us to bring these stories to the world!

 

A Bit More

I’ve partnered with the talented filmmaker Solal Raphaël Ankaoua and my good friend Ephraim Wolfe to produce the first 3 episodes.

We bootstrapped these first episodes out of our own funds so we could prove the concept. We took what we learned from filming each episode and applied to improve the next one.

You can watch them now here

So far we’ve put thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of our time into this project. We have 3 more episodes in the works to complete our first season but we need your partnership to make it happen! Our hopes are to recoup some of the money we’ve put in and have some extra left over to move this project to the next level.

With the conclusion of this campaign, we will release one new episode every month for 3 months. By supporting the campaign you can get some cool perks including early access to each episode before it is released to the wider public. 

In the longer term, we’d love to do a new season of about 6 episodes every year until we run out of topics or energy!

About the Cast

Aaron is a Torah Scribe, a popular guide of Biblical Israel and a father of 9. He recently starred alongside Academy Award winning actor Jon Voight in the television docuseries, “The Land of Israel - God’s Story”.

Aaron is married to Miiko, author of the bestselling bookLearn to Read Hebrew in 6 Weeks”.

I studied film production/editing at the Arts University Bournemouth. However, as I was looking for more meaning towards the final years in university I found I had little interest in the film industry while simultaneously discovering the depths of my own Jewish heritage. For me, this project is the fusion of my passion in filmmaking and my spiritual mission as a Jew.

Ephraim is a Chicago native who has always loved the land of Israel.  He served in the IDF and made aliyah.  He is a father of four and now lives in Beer Sheva

What others are saying

"Wow, so enlightening. The scriptures come to life by seeing where it actually took place. Shalom. Excited to see what’s next. Excellent work!"

-Frances Simmons

"Loved this presentation. Very spiritually enlightening, enriching, enjoyable. Thank you! Will watch for the next episodes."

-Deborah Huffmyer

"Totally blown away! Fabulous series! Kol Hakavod! Looking forward to seeing more!"

-Chaya Rice

"In my opinion, this is an EXCELLENT documentary series. The insight that is given is wonderful. I like seeing the land of Israel in the video. I very much appreciate the expertise of those in the video!! They brought to life the Bible story with many additional details! Thank you."

-James

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Keep Us Caffeinated

Keep Us Caffeinated

$1 USD
The filming and editing of this series is fueled by faith, our love for the topic and lots of BLACK COFFEE (except Raphael who drinks herbal tea). Your contribution will keep us going. We'll make a toast to you over our next hot drink and show our thanks with an email.
Included Items
  • Thank you email
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
227 claimed
Exclusive Early Access

Exclusive Early Access

$49 USD $89 USD (44% off)
You will get 3 months access to our digital platform where you will have early access to each episode as it is released plus our Tanach Trekkers Guild Community website where you can discuss with the creators. The regular price of $29.99 per month for 3 months would total $89.97. With this perk you get 3 months access for only $49.
Included Items
  • Early access to Season 1
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
19 claimed
Biblical Israel Map Poster

Biblical Israel Map Poster

$68 USD
Teaming up with master artist Dmitry Gitelman, we're crafting a bespoke, old-world-style map of Biblical Israel for our upcoming episodes. Aaron is personally overseeing its biblical and historical accuracy. As a perk, backers will receive a large color poster on museum-grade archival paper.
Included Items
  • Biblical Israel Map Poster
Estimated Shipping
February 2024
34 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Hebrew Name on Parchment

Hebrew Name on Parchment

$99 USD $139 USD (28% off)
Same as the Early Access Tier, plus I will handwrite your name (or the name of your choice) in Hebrew in Torah Calligraphy on real Torah parchment.
Included Items
  • Early access to Season 1
  • Hebrew Name on Parchment
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
13 claimed
Docuseries Patron

Docuseries Patron

$360 USD
As a patron of this project we'll add your name in the end credits of all of the episodes of this season. Plus you will get the perks of the Early Access level including 3 months access to our digital platform and your name in Hebrew on Torah parchment.
Included Items
  • Early access to Season 1
  • Hebrew Name on Parchment
  • Name in Credits
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
3 claimed
Docuseries Partner

Docuseries Partner

$500 USD
As our partner in this endeavor you'll have a LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP to our online platform giving you access to all episodes we make, plus our online community and Hebrew courses. You'll also get your name in the ending credits of all episodes of this season plus your name written by Aaron in Hebrew on Torah parchment.
Included Items
  • Hebrew Name on Parchment
  • Name in Credits
  • Lifetime Membership
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
3 claimed
Episode Sponsor

Episode Sponsor

$1,000 USD
You will be named in the OPENING credits of one episode of Season 1. Plus you'll have a LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP to our online platform giving you access to all episodes we make, plus our online community and Hebrew courses. You'll also get your name written by Aaron in Hebrew on Torah parchment.
Included Items
  • Signed Postcard
  • Hebrew Name on Parchment
  • Lifetime Membership
  • Sponsor 1 Episode
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
1 out of 3 of claimed
VIP Tour

VIP Tour

$1,800 USD
Next time you are in Israel, Aaron will take you and your +1 on a VIP tour to some of the sites featured in Walking Tanach. You'll also have a LIFETIME ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP to our online platform. You'll also get your name in the ending credits of all episodes of this season plus your name written by Aaron in Hebrew on Torah parchment.
Included Items
  • Private Tour
  • Signed Postcard
  • Hebrew Name on Parchment
  • Name in Credits
  • Lifetime Membership
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
1 claimed
Corporate Sponsor
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Corporate Sponsor

$5,000 USD
Estimated Shipping
January 2024
1 out of 1 of claimed
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