What would it take to reopen a 2,000-year-old water system that's sat behind a line since Oslo?

That's the question behind the final episode of our Border series.

Fifteen minutes south of Jerusalem, in the town of Efrat, a group gathers that doesn't come together often: a Member of Knesset, IDF officers, a rabbi, the mayor, a filmmaker - pulled together in under 48 hours to walk into Solomon's Pools.

Together, we trace the pools back to the Book of Ruth, stand where an Iranian missile struck just over a mile away, and hear how a mapping decision during Oslo quietly put a biblical landmark out of reach. 

The conversation moves from Bethlehem's disappearing Christian community to a restoration vision that could open this site back up - and to a Member of Knesset's case for why it matters now.

Beyond the border in Syria. Along the border in Gaza. Within the border, here in Efrat. This is the one that goes inside.

What does it mean to stand with Israel when the world seems to be turning against her?

What if one of Israel’s most significant biblical sites remains largely unknown to modern visitors?

In this episode, Ryan Levin introduces listeners to Efrat and Solomon’s Pools, a remarkable Second Temple-era water system that supplied Jerusalem with fresh water for centuries. 

Located in the biblical heartland of Judea, these pools tell a story that connects archaeology, Scripture, and modern Israel.

Ryan explains the historical significance of the site, the challenges of preserving it, and why restoring access to Solomon’s Pools could create an entirely new pilgrimage experience for visitors seeking to walk in the footsteps of the Bible.

This conversation is a fascinating exploration of heritage, identity, and the importance of preserving biblical history for future generations.