Parashat Lech-Lecha in Rhymes
Introducing the aliyot in a fun way. Sometimes this is the type of creativity I find myself involved in. Not my usual thing, but thought I’d share. First Aliya This
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Age of Empires Tanach Tour
On November 19, 2016 Magen David Yeshivah was the first school I have taught and guided in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Followed shortly by Tanach Study on December 4, 2016, these were my two
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Parasha Pearls for Shabbat Hagadol
This week, Parashat Tzav and the Shabbat before Pesach, is called שבת הגדול – the “Great” or “Grand” Sabbath. Why is it called Shabbat Hagadol? School children learn the story of
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Tasting and Torah in Shomron: Interview & Wine Story (Part 3 of 4)
Discover the inspiring story behind Tasting and Torah — an intimate event blending Israeli wine from Shiloh with Torah insights, featuring an interview with Tzvi (Greg) Lauren of the Israel Wine Agency and reflections on cultural rebirth in Shomron.
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How Lost Are the Ten Tribes? Rebirth of Shomron (Part 2 of 4)
The mystery surrounding the vanishing of the Ten Tribes and their current whereabouts is nowhere near unraveled. Although recent studies into the topic have picked up the gauntlet, it is
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Wine and Prophecy: The Rebirth of Shomron (Part 1 of 4)
Wine and Prophecy: The Rebirth of Shomron (Part 1 of 4) “Have you ever seen a prophecy come true? …Would you like to hold one in your hand?” That is
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Lions, Oh My!
The combat of wild animals was a dominant and persistent theme throughout ancient Near Eastern art. The lion was a traditional symbol for the deities of war and destruction-and also,
From the Midwives to Carchemish
In honor of this week’s weekly Torah portion – Shemot – I offer two ideas which can be shared and used in the classroom. The first one – namely the
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Gold and Gods
This Sunday (November 4, 2016) I will be visiting the Boston Museum of Arts. I am looking forward to seeing the exhibit “Gold and Gods – Jewels of Ancient Nubia“,
The Spiral of Time
Jews live by the calendar, and community life is driven by it, as are the consequent sermons, activities, gatherings and more controversial issues. Jews don’t see time as commemorative, but rather