Tag Archives: Africa

New Ad for The Dao of Being Jewish Book

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Free Photography Exhibit at Appletree Books

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Internationally-published photographer Alex Shaland has a life-long passion for travel. Together with his wife, travel writer Irene Shaland, they have explored close to 70 countries. His photographs have appeared in more than twenty magazines published in the USA, Canada, UK, … Continue reading →

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Face-to-Face with Africa and other Wildlife Photography Exhibit

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange Branch Presents Photography Exhibit: Face-to-Face with Africa and other Wildlife by Alex Shaland November 5th – December 1st 2015 Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange Branch, 31975 Chagrin Boulevard Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124   Phone: 216-831-4282 Internationally-published artist photographer … Continue reading →

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Irene Shaland’s Lecture Face-to-Face with Africa Presented at the Detroit Public Library on September 12, 2015

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The Social Science, Education & Religion Department of the Detroit Public Library invited Irene Shaland to present her popular lecture “Face-to-Face with Africa.” Irene shared her personal stories she discovered in Africa. This mysterious continent remains as one of the … Continue reading →

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African Safari Tips: The Importance of a Good Company

Posted on February 1, 2015 by

Text and photos by Alex Shaland Going on an African safari by yourself or in a small group is not advisable. Suppose, you are standing in front of a lion or a rhinoceros and trying to calculate your chances of … Continue reading →

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Photography Show Face-to-Face with Africa Starts on May 17, 2014

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PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW The Shalands at the Opus Gallery: Face-to-Face with Africa Art Show: Wildlife Photography – Alex Shaland Lecture: Mysteries of Africa – Irene Shaland May 17th, 6:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM The artist photographer Alex Shaland and internationally-published … Continue reading →

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Masai – the Lost Tribe of Israel

Posted on January 1, 2014 by

Masai Warriors – “God’s Chosen People” This is a Jewish story of Africa that I found in the most unlikely of places: the vast plains of Masai Mara and Serengeti reserves. As we drove there, we saw the light-skinned, tall, … Continue reading →

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Finding Home away from Home – in Africa

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

Finding Home away from Home – in Africa We were travelling all day: through the exotic strangeness of the Zanzibar Stone Town to the Nairobi airport’s thick mess of people and suitcases, sickening smells and deafening noises. Then again, through … Continue reading →

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