Lifting the Torah
“We think we are lifting the Torah, but really the Torah is lifting us,” goes a famous Rabbinic saying. Learn about the traditional lifting of the Torah at the conclusion of services, so that all the congregants are able to see and honor it. Click here to get the Land of Israel Bible, with full […]
Tour of Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem
Enjoy this incredible clip that captures the most beautiful and spiritual places in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. There are currently about 2,000 Jews residing there, and the quarter is a thriving home to synagogues and some the most venerable Jewish institutes of Torah learning.
A Huge Hebron Shabbat
Each year on this Shabbat, the holy city of Hebron hosts tens of thousands of people from around the world who arrive to celebrate “The Life of Sarah” – the Torah portion dedicated to the life and burial of our matriarch Sarah in Hebron. Watch how the city prepares for this awesome experience.
Simchat Torah – Dancing With the Scrolls
Enter into the joy of celebrating the Word of God as Jew and Gentile gather in Jerusalem to dance with the Torah scrolls. Share in the significance of this joy-filled night and the wonder of God’s doings, as the unity of His people becomes a living reality right here in Liberty Park, Jerusalem.
World’s Oldest Complete Torah Found in Italy
An Italian expert in Hebrew manuscripts claims he has discovered the oldest known complete Torah scroll at the library of the University of Bologna. The scroll dates back to the 12th-13th century. Most scrolls are buried after they have completed their use and therefore a discovery is remarkably rare.
