Joseph writes, "The struggle between these two babies in their mother’s womb and Jacob’s holding on to the foot, to his brother Esau’s heel, during the birth process, was an indication that something was happening between these two babies that was of deep existential consequence."

Tuvia writes, "But besides the food, another reason we want to celebrate it is that I love the biblical principles of freedom and equality it represents."

Elizabeth writes, "The Bible has many names for God. The names of God reflect the context of biblical times, as well as the history of the bible. But the name which has become the most holy name for God in Judaism is YHWH."

Talia writes, "Here in Israel we are under attack. We need to be aware of the various heretical teachings infiltrating our congregations and drawing away the vulnerable and unwary."

In a tragedy of huge proportions, Beirut has just suffered a devastating explosion of dangerous substances that had been confiscated and stored at the port. Even though Israel and Lebanon are considered enemies, Israel has offered support and aid.

We’ve read about Hezekiah, Menashe and the Kingdom of Judah in the Bible, but now archeologists are digging up ancient treasures which testify to the truth of these stories!

Unfortunately, the records expected in 2020 will not be set. This year, instead, is setting new records of another kind. Starting in late March, tour groups were sent back home, postponed or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the current wave, there is a reluctance to close workplaces that have reopened, and cause a bigger damage to the economy. This time, the restrictions are more focused on prohibiting large gatherings and higher enforcement efforts on focused areas with higher rates of COVID-19 cases.