As the blossoms of spring adorn the land, Jewish communities worldwide eagerly anticipate the arrival of Shavuot, a joyous and meaningful holiday steeped in tradition and delectable delights. Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. Among its cherished customs, one delectable […]
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The concept of the Promised Land holds profound religious and historical significance in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible or Old Testament). According to biblical narratives, God made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants, vowing to grant them a land of their own. In this post, we will explore the boundaries of this sacred territory, tracing
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Today, we invite you to join us on a captivating expedition to the legendary Battle Site of David and Goliath in the enchanting Ellah Valley, Israel. Prepare to be mesmerized as we delve into the gripping biblical tale and explore the very location where this ancient confrontation unfolded. The Epic Encounter: David vs. Goliath The
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The death of Moses is described in the Book of Deuteronomy, chapter 14, and is in fact the last event before the entry of the Israelןites into the land of Cnaan. Before his death, Moses gave the tribes his blessing. There is a known question of who buried Moses, and where is he buried. Today
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Another question we received from a reader is regarding the term: “make bricks without straw”, which is a phrase that refers to a task that must be undertaken without the appropriate resources. This phrase origins from the bible, when the Israelite slaves in Egypt were no longer supplied with straw and had to take the
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Today we are going to discuss the role of Mount Hermon in the Bible. Mount Hermon is the highest mountain in Israel and Syria. The mountain is located on the northeastern border of Israel and is the southern end of the mountain range of Anti-Lebanon Mountains. The mountain peak is 2,814 meters above sea level
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According to the Jewish bible, “Jerusalem has 70 names” – and there is an actual list with 72 different Hebrew names for Jerusalem in Jewish scripture – but today, the city of Jerusalem is mainly referred to as Yerushalayim (Hebrew: יְרוּשָׁלַיִם) and Al-Quds (Arabic: اَلْـقُـدْس). So how did Jerusalem get its name? Yerushalayim is a
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Tefilat HaDerech (Hebrew: תפילת הדרך) or the Traveler’s Prayer or Wayfarer’s Prayer in English, is a prayer for a safe journey recited by Jews, when they travel, by air, sea, and even on long car trips. It is recited at the onset of every journey, and preferably done standing but this is not necessary. For
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