Swimming to Jerusalem History_Gift_Guide Wine is more than just

Wine is more than just a drink—it's a passion

Redwood National Park

Each of these essays engages with a single archival object

struggled to maintain his independence and it was during these years that

Swimming to Jerusalem History_Gift_Guide Wine is more than justSwimming to Jerusalem is the story of Bram Goodman; his family, friends, colleagues, and demons. Born in Paris, he spent his childhood in Israel and moved to Brooklyn as a teenager. When he flunks out of college, Bram returns to Israel in an effort to find a sense of purpose. He enlists in the Army with Yoni, his cousin and best friend. Their tour of duty is uneventful until, nearing the end of their service, they find themselves on the Lebanon