The City of David, situated just south of Temple Mount, has become one of my favorite places to explore in Jerusalem. Very significant excavation has taken place over the past few years and incredible discoveries are still being made. But, just what is the City of David and its significance? Well, we know that David …
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Hebron: Testament to Abraham’s Friendship with God
"...and he was called a friend of God." Abraham had a very unique relationship with God. It was through Abraham that God made a covenant to provide land and descendants forever. God made Abraham the Father of the Jews, and it was through Abraham and his descendants that the entire world would be blessed with …
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Dreidels, Latkes and Sufganiyot
Happy Hanukkah! We're now two days into celebration. Time for the really fun stuff! Hanukkah is characterized by the joyous traditions associated with it. Remember, it is a joyous occasion...and Jews don't need much prodding to have a good time! So let's explore a few traditions. Womens Participation in Hanukkah Traditionally, women play a major …
Word from Jerusalem – December 2017
The latest edition of Word from Jerusalem is out. Having just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, it is no surprise that the lead article is dedicated to that historical event. However, this edition also contains other interesting articles, such as: The ICEJ Remembers the Balfour Declaration at the London Belfast Celebration The …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 