Not By Bread Alone
Not By Bread Alone
Care for those around us is paramount in Jewish life and a central principle of Judaism. It stems from the example of Abraham’s hospitality in feeding the visitors who came […]
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A Language Without Words
A Language Without Words
Uttering a blessing when we find ourselves in extraordinary nature expresses the fact that we do not always have the …
7 Frequently heard “Yes, buts…” from Israel critics rectified
7 Frequently heard “Yes, buts…” from Israel critics rectified
You surely recognize this when someone who is rather critical about Israel is speaking with you: on almost every answer …
The Promised Land Overview
The Promised Land Overview
We began this series, Walk through the Land, by looking at different regions, starting with the Sea of Galilee. However, …
Introducing Mount Carmel
Introducing Mount Carmel
It has a special role to play in the geography of Israel and served as the stage of one of …
A Peace Plan With a Difference
A Peace Plan With a Difference
On the eastern bank of the Kidron Valley, opposite the City of David is an Arab village called Silwan. For …
From the Bible with LOVE
From the Bible with LOVE
Am sharing with you a story of love and the bible. You might think this makes complete sense, but here, …
Introducing the Plain of Acre
Introducing the Plain of Acre
Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. Genesis 49:20. We continue our ‘walk …
The Plain of Sharon
The Plain of Sharon
We continue our ‘Walk through the Land’ series (Genesis 13:17) with our fourth article. Our goal is to help you …
Celebrating with Falafel
Celebrating with Falafel
With all the hundreds of dishes available in a culture with so much Jewish diversity, it is no small feat …
On Deer and War
On Deer and War
Avraham Yoffe’s life, reads like one of swashbuckling fiction. Born by the Sea of Galilee in the early 20th century, …
Plain of Philistia – Walk through the Land
Plain of Philistia – Walk through the Land
We continue our ‘Walk through the Land’ series (Genesis 13:17) with our third article. Our goal is to increase understanding …
Rock Music and Treblinka
Rock Music and Treblinka
In the 1980’s world of Israeli music, Yehuda Poliker’s melodies and lyrics ushered in a new era of contemporary music. …
The Coastal Plain – Walk through the Land
The Coastal Plain – Walk through the Land
We are in part 2 of the ‘Walk through the Land Series.’ The goal is firstly, to help you understand …
Talmud for Everyone
Talmud for Everyone
Every few hundred years a great Jewish scholar arises whose works, opinions and teachings impact both secular and religious Jews. …
Walking the Land
Walking the Land
During the couple of days when snow recently fell on the higher peaks throughout Israel, those citizens who lived in …
The most famous Body of Water in the World
The most famous Body of Water in the World
It is not the biggest in the world – though it has impressive dimensions. It is not the most scenic …
The Way of the Patriarchs
The Way of the Patriarchs
Tourism in Israel is a significant part of our little country’s economy and during these months of a global pandemic …
