Israeli Hero Injured in Lebanon Lectures Haredi Tour Guide Trainees
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Ronen Kalimi, an Israeli hero and author critically wounded in Lebanon, lectured on navigation and geography to Haredi tour guide trainees. Kalimi, a disabled IDF veteran, shared his expertise despite injuries sustained in combat. The event was part of a course combining land studies with practical skills, organized by 'Lishmorah' and the University of Haifa.
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- Critically wounded Israeli hero Ronen Kalimi lectured Haredi tour guide trainees on navigation.
- Kalimi was severely injured in Lebanon while commanding a Golani Brigade company.
- He authored books on the Golan Heights and Judean Desert, with his latest completed post-injury.
- The lecture was part of a Haredi tour guide course combining land studies and field skills.
- The course is a joint initiative of the 'Lishmorah' organization and the University of Haifa.
Ronen Kalimi, an Israeli hero and author who was critically wounded in battles in Lebanon, recently lectured at a navigation day for a Haredi tour guide course. The event was organized by Yisrael Shapira, who coordinates the Haredi tour guide course for the 'Lishmorah' organization and is a researcher of the Land of Israel.
Kalimi, author of "Streams of the Golan Heights" and "Canyons of the Judean Desert," spoke to participants during a practical navigation day held in the Modi'in area. He shared his extensive knowledge of the land and taught them how to read maps and landscapes, providing a geographical overview of the Modi'in region.
Kalimi, a disabled IDF veteran, was critically injured on November 14, 2024, while commanding a company in the Golani Brigade's 51st Battalion. He took command after the fall of Deputy Hevri Dickstein and led a charge, sustaining severe injuries. Despite his condition, he continues to pass on his love for the land and his accumulated knowledge to the next generation.
His book "Streams of the Golan Heights" was written years ago and was completed after his injury, with encouragement from land researcher Menachem Marcus and assistance from Lior Enmer, who continued field surveys as Kalimi could no longer do so himself. Kalimi's new book is likely his last, as his injuries prevent him from undertaking further expeditions in the Golan's basalt canyons and desert streams.
The navigation day is part of the 'Lishmorah' tour guide course, which combines studies of the Land of Israel with practical field skills such as navigation, fire-starting, foraging, and field cooking. The course is conducted under the auspices of the 'Lishmorah' organization and the University of Haifa's School of Tourism and is recognized by the Ministry of Education.
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