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'Why the Bible Began': How anonymous Judean scribes changed the world - review

Through its influence on the birth of both Christianity and Islam, the Hebrew Bible has changed history (for better and for worse).

By TIBOR KRAUSZ
28/01/2024

'Let There Be Light': An explanation of the Book of Genesis - review

Let There Be Light is a work that provides new understanding of the first book of the Torah.

Parashat Beshalach: The dance of transcendence

As the exodus from Egypt was brought about by the faith of the women, so too will be the future redemption.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
26/01/2024

Parashat Beshalach: Faith, dependence, and independence

Independence does not negate the educational role. On the contrary, it empowers it.

The Israeli spirit of uplifting one another in challenging times - opinion

Since the war began on October 7, we have seen that the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora – the Jewish people throughout the world – have internalized this message.

Parashat Bo: The light of renewal

Jewish history has known periods of great darkness, but these were always followed by a renewal of the light.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
19/01/2024

Parashat Bo: To each his own

The Torah explicitly says the Children of Israel spent 430 years in English, but our sages and Torah commentators say they only spent 210.

 Western Wall (Illustrative)

Parashat Va'era: The power of a mission

Setting a goal, fulfilling a mission, and having a purpose is the secret to facing challenges and achieving success

 "Bathing Portent," 120 x 90 cm, acrylic and coffee grounds on canvas, 2023

Parashat Va'era: Water, blood, frogs, and a hardened heart

Many commentators see a relation between the 10 plagues of Egypt and the “10 utterances” with which the world was created in the first chapter of Genesis

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
12/01/2024

Meet the Bible-inspired companies selling Israeli artifacts worldwide

Holy Gems mines and markets precious gems located following the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Blessed Buy Israel offers the products of small businesses in the Biblical Heartland.

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