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Festival of Reaping: Shavuot

This week is a terrific week to be touring Israel. It’s Shavuot. The holiday of Shavuot is one of the oldest holidays on the Hebrew calendar. There are many “reasons” that we celebrate Shavuot (which means “Weeks” in English).…Read More

And the Walls Came Crumbling Down

It was hot yesterday. Africa hot if you know what I mean. It was one of those heat waves that we call in Hebrew a "Sharav", when the winds blow out of the Arabian Desert and sends the temperature…Read More

The Big Bang of Genesis

Most tourists who come to Israel do not come to Israel for a typical vacation. They come to get to know the Bible, to walk where the prophets walked or where Jesus walked. They come to see the scenery…Read More

Israel in the First Century

Yes Judaism is the oldest known religion that has been constantly practiced in the world, but no, it is not the same religion today that originated about 3,200 years ago with roots going even further back than that. Judaism…Read More

Jerusalem: An Inspiration for Democracy?

What do the systems of government in the United States and the ancient Kingdom of Israel have in common? More than you think. Let me explain.
David was a folk hero for all of Israel even before he…Read More

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