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The Land of Israel is the territory promised by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In the Bible it is often called Canaan.

Leviticus 25:10 – The Jubilee Year

June 3, 2024May 23, 2024

These days we’re all familiar with the idea of rebooting a computer. It turns out God provides the Jewish people with a way to reboot.

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Categories Vayikra - Leviticus Tags Land of Israel, shemitah

Are Cushites Ethiopian?

January 3, 2024September 11, 2023

One of the countries mentioned in the Bible is Cush. In our times there is no nation called Cush. But many people wonder if the Cushites are Ethiopians?

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis, Neviim - Prophets Tags Daat Mikra, Egypt - Mitzraim, Land of Israel, Noah - Noach

Almonds in the Bible

November 5, 2023August 31, 2022

The Land of Israel is praised for the seven species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8. Recently, a friend asked me why almonds aren’t included in the seven species.

That leads to the issue of what almonds represent in the Bible.

This article attempts to answer that “simple” question.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy, Hashkafa Tags Daat Mikra, Jacob - Yaakov, Joseph, Land of Israel, Rabbi Hirsch

The Seven Species in the Bible

October 26, 2023August 17, 2022

The Land of Israel is praised for many qualities. One of the most famous are the Seven Species mentioned in Deuteronomy / Devarim chapter 8.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags David - King David, Land of Israel, Samuel - Shmuel

Parshat Vezot Haberachah Summary

October 21, 2024July 28, 2022

Parshat Vezot Haberachah is the 11th and final parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).

This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 33:1 – 34:12, or a total of 41 verses.

Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Land of Israel, Moses - Moshe, Sukkot

Parshat Vayeilech Summary

October 26, 2023July 26, 2022

Parshat Vayeilech is the 9th parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).

This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30, or a total of 30 verses.

Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags Land of Israel, Moses - Moshe, Sukkot, Torah

Parshat Vaetchanan Summary

August 15, 2024June 1, 2022

Parshat Vaetchanan is the 2nd parsha in Sefer Devarim (also known as Deuteronomy).

This parsha is verses Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11, or a total of 118 verses.

Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.

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Categories Devarim - Deuteronomy Tags commandments, Land of Israel, Moses - Moshe, Mount Sinai - Har Sinai

Parshat Masei Summary

July 24, 2025May 23, 2022

Parshat Masei is the 10th and final parsha in Sefer Bamidbar (also known as Numbers).

This parsha is verses Numbers 33:1 – 36:13, or a total of 132 verses.

Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.

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Categories Bamidbar - Numbers Tags High Priest - Kohen Gadol, Land of Israel
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