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Andre Yousef Antone Moubarak, born on August 17, 1975, is a Maronite Aramaic speaking Christian from the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. Raised along the Via Dolorosa, he grew up immersed in the rich history and sacred traditions of this ancient city.
Fluent in multiple languages—including Aramaic, Arabic, Hebrew, English, and French—Andre co-founded Twins Biblical Academy. in Israel with his identical twin brother, Tony. As licensed tour guides and ordained ministers, they lead groups through the Holy Land, offering unique insights into the Aramaic and Jewish roots of Jesus.
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Jun 3, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Aramaic Word of the Day - ܐܘܪܚܐ (Urḥā) — The Way, The Journey, The Path of Life
One of the most common misunderstandings I encounter when leading groups through Israel concerns how people think about faith itself. In the modern Western world, faith is often understood primarily as believing the correct ideas. It becomes a matter of information, doctrines, and theological statements. While truth certainly matters, the ancient Middle Eastern world viewed faith differently. In the Semitic mindset, faith was not first about possessing the right information; it was about...
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Jun 1, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Aramaic Word of the Day - ܕܟܪ (Dakar), meaning “to remember,”
As an Israeli tour guide, I have spent years walking with groups through the biblical landscapes of Israel. One of my favorite moments is watching people stand on the Southern Steps of Jerusalem, gaze across the Sea of Galilee, or walk through the shepherds' fields near Bethlehem. Many visitors tell me, “André, I have read these Bible stories my entire life, but now I feel as if I am seeing them for the first time.” What they are experiencing is more than learning history. They are entering...
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May 29, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Aramaic Word of the Day - ܣܒܶܠ — sbel, meaning to carry, to bear a burden, to endure on behalf of another.
I remember watching a shepherd in the Galilee guiding his flock along a narrow hillside path. One sheep stumbled and slipped slightly, unable to regain its footing. Without frustration or urgency, the shepherd stepped toward it, lifted it onto his shoulders, and continued walking as if this were the most natural thing in the world. I turned to the group beside me and said, “This is how Yeshua’s words would have been seen, not imagined.” In the Western imagination, God is often portrayed as...
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