by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2016 | Community, Covenant, Faith, Israel, Lech Lecha, Maps, Revelation and Prophecy, Temple
The map of ancient Israel is a fascinating document that has been studied by scholars and laymen for centuries. This valuable resource has helped historians understand how external influences have shaped the land over time, and it reveals the ever-changing borders of...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2016 | Israel, Leadership, Maps, Ruth
This map features Beit Lechem and the land of Moav, the places where the events of the Book of Ruth take place as described in Ruth 1. Beit Lechem – Part of the land of the tribe of Judah (See our ancient map of Israel), it is the place where most of the events...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2016 | Israel, Lech Lecha, Sing Along
Sing along in Hebrew to “L’Zarekha” performed by Fran Avni. The lyrics are taken from Genesis 12:7 and 13:17. The video Features photographs of the length and breadth of the Land of Israel. Lyrics: l’zarekha eten et ha’aretz ha-zot Unto...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 1, 2016 | Israel, Jeremiah, Messiah, Redemption, Sing Along, Temple
Sing along in Hebrew to “Od Yishama” performed by Shlomo Katz. The lyrics are taken from Jeremiah 33:10,11. Lyrics: Thus said the Lord: Yet again there shall be heard in this place, about which you say, ‘It is destroyed, without man and without...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 15, 2016 | Bo, Israel, Rosh Chodesh
This week’s Torah portion includes the final three plagues and the beginning of the Exodus. It also includes the instructions for the celebration of the Passover holiday and the procedure for the sacrifice of the lamb. The chapter which includes these...