Congregation Shaarei Kodesh, 19785 Hampton Drive, recently announced that Director of Israeli Archaeological Seminars Dr. Ian Stern will be the presenter at the 2008 Scholar –In-Residence Program at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14. The “Digging Israel’ program will focus on whether or not archaeology supports Biblical texts and the most recent excavations in Israel. Dr. Stern is currently the site supervisor for archaeological excavations at Ein Yael, Ketef Hinom, Mt. Zion, Bet Guvrin, Citael of David Moat and Maresha. The cost is $10 for members and $18 for nonmembers. For more information call 561-852-6555 or visit www.shaareikodesh.org.