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.
Surprise geothermal explosion at Yellowstone: Precursor to Gog and Magog?
This type of cataclysmic seismic activity is mentioned specifically by the prophets as an aspect of the End-of-Days process.
Rabbi predicts; “Gog and Magog beginning in Syria”
One major spiritual leader predicted that thanks to the merit the Jews have earned from faithfully performing the Torah commandments, the borders of this final battle have been moved further north.
Office of Chief Rabbinate vacant, paving the way for prophetic return of Sanhedrin
One seemingly minor has story passed under the radar, its possible implications overlooked. The Chief Rabbi’s two offices are empty for the first time in Israel’s history. For some, this vacuum paves the way for the revival of the Biblical Sanhedrin.
Part 2: Experiencing Mount Nebo (from Israel!)
Jordan’s best Biblical sites can be experienced WITHOUT ever leaving Israel. Today, we will explore a site so important that the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, ends with it and the Book of Joshua begins in that area. Of course, I am talking about Mount Nebo!
A Special Farm in the Biblical Heartland
In a tale as old as time itself, the heart of a nation beats with unwavering resilience. This is the story of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria – a land steeped in history, prophecy, and the unbreakable spirit of its people. For thousands of years, these ancient territories were lost to their rightful inheritors. The lifeblood […]
Thou Shall Display Thy Commandments
On a July 7th episode of “Eyes on Israel,” Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and special guest Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values discussed Louisiana’s controversial new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
Part 1: Biblical Gilead Mountains, Jabbok River, and Jordan Valley
Today, we will leave Jerusalem and head north along highway 90, on route to Tiberias. On the way, we will stop at the IDF Jordan Valley war monument which is merely a few kilometers from the border. This area offers a panoramic view of a large section of Jordan, specifically the Biblical Gilead mountains and Jabbok River.
The Power of a Father’s Love: From Biblical Times to Modern Heroes
Few things are more powerful than a father’s love for his children. Throughout the Bible, and in modern day Israel, we see many examples of fathers who were willing to sacrifice everything for their sons and daughters.
A Mosaic Treasure at Ein Gedi!
The Oasis of Ein Gedi, a site mentioned many times in the Bible, is one of Israel’s most visited sites. Today however, we will venture off the beaten track, and explore one of Ein Gedi’s lesser known sites: the Ancient, Talmudic Synagogue.
