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The word “pur”means a single “lot”; “purim” is the plural form of “pur” and means “lots”. Casting lots was a method used by the Hebrews to determine the will of God. Lots could be sticks with markings, or stones with symbols, which were thrown into a small area, and then the result was interpreted. “The lotContinue reading “Purim (פּוּרִים)”

Leviticus Chapter 23 וַיִּקְרָא “1. Adonai said to Moshe: 2. Tell the people of Israel: The appointed times of the LORD, which you shall proclaim as holy convocations (מִקְרָאֵי קֹדֶשׁ ), are My appointed times (מוֹעֲדָי )  3 . Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day is a Shabbat of complete rest,Continue reading “What are Moedim?”

“The Final Solution or the Final Solution to the Jewish Question (Endlösung der Judenfrage) was a Nazi plan for the genocide of Jews during World War II. It was the official code name for the murder of all Jews within reach, which was not restricted to the European continent.This policy was formulated in January 1942 at the Wannsee Conference held near Berlin.It culminated in  the murder of 90% of Polish Jews, and two-thirdsContinue reading “The Final Solution”

Migdal Eder (מגדל־עדר‎ )was a tower mentioned in the biblical book of Genesis 35:21, in the context of the death of Jacob‘s wife, Rachel. The biblical record locates it near the present-day city of Bethlehem. With the establishment of Temple worship in Jerusalem, the fields outside of Bethlehem became the place where a special group of shepherds raisedContinue reading “Migdal Eder (The tower of the flock)”

. In the beginning (Bereshit 12) G-D promised Abraham a land and a nation. The promise was made in a covenant between G-D and his people, and HE will never go back on that promise.  Israel is the land the Almighty chose for his people when HE made his covenant with Abraham.  “But you, Israel, myContinue reading “Why we support Israel”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”