Lessons from David and Goliath in the Elah Valley

Shabbat shalom!  Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in.  There are wonderful lessons to be learned from David and Goliath in the Elah Valley (where the epic confrontation took place). Amir Tsarfati teaches on location:

How did King David Conquer Jerusalem?

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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Has Jerusalem Become a Cup of Reeling?

The prophet Zechariah warns that Jerusalem will eventually become a cup of reeling ("cup of trembling," in some translations).  For decades Israelis and Palestinians have fought over Jerusalem and, just weeks ago, President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Undoubtedly, Jerusalem has been a global hot spot and continues to be today. …

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Incredible Archeological Findings at the City of David

Around 2010 or 2012 I first saw the City of David.  I don't recall if it was freshly opened or if it simply was not well-excavated enough to be a hot tourist spot prior to that.  But what I realized the first time there was that this was an incredibly important place of discovery.  If …

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