Feast of Tabernacles Actually Celebrates Army Fortresses in Ancient Israel Rabbi Reveals
According to Rabbi Richter, the booths that the Jewish people build on Sukkot actually mimic the booths that the Nation of Israel used fortresses during their battle against the Emorites and the Bashans
Focus on Temple Mount Returning Blessings to the World
Though there is no Temple in Jerusalem, in very many ways, Jewish sources describe the Temple Mount as the viaduct for blessings, spiritual and material, to flow into the world. Several experts weigh in on this source of divine bounty.
IDF Tech Expo Inspires Younger Generation
The mission statement of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) states that its main goal is to “defend the existence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state of Israel” and to “protect the inhabitants of Israel and to combat all forms of terrorism which threaten daily life.”
Cookies for Christians
A few years ago, two Jewish couples in Israel were discussing the mad rush for trinkets (flags, keychains and more) that are given out by thousands of Christian marchers to parade watchers along the route of the Jerusalem March during Sukkot. Northern Shomron (Samaria) resident Naomi Weiss said to her friends Gabi and Shmuel Tair, “They came all this way to support Israel. We should be giving them stuff!”
Rabbi: Strange Mist on Temple Mount Is War on Spiritual Plane [VIDEO]
On Sunday, a group of Jews praying on the Mount of Olives witnessed a large white cloud rise up out of the ground from the Temple Mount.
Worldwide Torah Awakening is Prophesied B’nei Efraim Returning
Back in their respective countries, each share a love for Israel, are Shabbat and festival observant and “eat clean” similar to the strict Kashrut standards by which Orthodox Jews hold. But they did not grow up observing these traditions – many began as traditional Christians only to stumble on a Bible passage that sparked their interest in returning to the roots of the Christian tradition – the Hebrew Bible.
Liquid Gold: Shomron Farmers Fulfill Ezekiel’s Prophecy, Planting Olives for the Third Temple
Meet Meshek Achiya, the Shomron vineyards preparing olive oil for Third Temple times.
For First Time Since Second Temple: Golden Vessel Used In Libation Ceremony [PHOTO SPREAD]
On Thursday, a bit of the former glory of the Temple was witnessed by three hundred people who took part in the full-dress reenactment of the Sukkot water-libation ceremony.
Me and My Friend in the House of God
It is said that when man plans, God laughs; so when my dear friend and colleague, Shlomo Vile called me late last night to invite me for a Sukkot ascension to the Temple Mount, I could hear God laughing in the background. Of course, I said ‘yes.’ Shlomo is an amazing man and if he had invited me to sit on a beach and munch on rocks I would have agreed, knowing it would be an uplifting and spiritual experience. I figured walking with Shlomo where the Temple once stood would be a trip to heaven and, as it turned out, I wasn’t too far off.
Photo Album: Sukkot Priestly Blessings at Western Wall
A growing custom in Israel is for the priestly blessing to take place on one of the intermediate days of both Pesach (Passover) and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Today, tens of thousands of Jews packed the Kotel (Western Wall) plaza to be part of this ancient ritual.
