Psalms and Prayers: Inside a Judean Hillside Synagogue
In the hills of Judea, where the echoes of ancient psalms still seem to whisper through the air, Rabbi Shlomo Katz presides over a synagogue that is much more than a place of worship—it is a beacon of spiritual continuity and resilience.
Part 1: Biblical Animals of Israel
Israel is rarely mentioned when discussing the top destinations on Earth for wildlife enthusiasts, with the exception of birdwatching, for which it is among the best places on on the planet. Nonetheless, Israel has been home to some of the world’s most exotic animals—worthy of any safari—for thousands of years, from Biblical times until quite recently!
First in 2000 Years: Silver Temple Trumpets Sounded on Temple Mount
On Tisha B’Av, the day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish Temples in Jerusalem, Josh Wander brought his silver trumpets specially made for use in the Temple to the Kotel Plaza.
Check out Biblical Tadmor (AKA Tamar)
Today, we are visiting a fascinating biblical site with well-preserved ruins from various time periods. Biblical Tadmor (aka Tamar) is an incredible site, in a region that seldom sees visitors. Even amongst Israelis, this region is usually just known as an area to pass through to get to Eilat.
Floods in Saudi Arabia: Bringing about “Isaiah’s road through the wilderness”
“Israel and the world are undergoing an unprecedented upheaval as never before seen developments take place… This started with the Coronavirus pandemic which led to even greater changes.”
Part 4-Exploring Jordan from Israel: Arnon River
When speaking of spectacular biblical sites in Jordan that can be experienced from Israel, the Arnon River is one key site that is often overlooked. One of the greatest miracles in world history took place here, and that is why one of the only ten songs recorded in the Hebrew Bible was sung here.
Iran’s existential threat to Israel
Menachem Begin knew that history has shown that no other nation will come to our rescue.
Power Outages in Paris Raise Questions of Divine Retribution
Reports of power outages in several areas of the French capital emerged just as the world’s attention turned to the start of the 2024 Olympics raising suspicions of divine retribution coming in the wake of an irreverent opening ceremony that celebrated a golden calf and depicted a transgender Last Supper.
The splendor of God for Israel
When we see Hashem bringing the sons of Jacob back home, we are to see His glorious splendor on display. Can you see the splendor when you look at Israel today?
Part 3: Visiting the Jordan River
Today we are visiting one of my favorite sites: Qasr El Yehud on the Jordan River, by far the most mentioned body of water in the bible (181 times). According to tradition, this is the exact spot where Joshua and the Children of Israel entered the holy land.
