The Land of Israel
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The Ephod
How was the ephod tied? Rashi (Ex. 28:6ff) uses the verb “choger” in reference to how the ephod is worn, i.e. “wrapped” behind the Kohen’s back, rather than in reference to how it is tied. Two verses later, Rashi refers…
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The Menorah
What is the history of the Menorah? A golden Menorah, with six branches curving up from a central stem, was one of the furnishings in Moses’ Tabernacle (Ex. 25:31-40, 37: 17-24). The branches and stem carried lamps which burned olive…
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The Tenufah Offering
What is a "wave offering" (tenufah)? According to the Talmud (Menachos 62a), a tenufah was moved back and forth, up and down, to symbolize the fact that it is being offered to the Ruler of the entire world.
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Animal Sacrifices in Jewish Law
What does Jewish law tell us about animal sacrifices? Sacrifice of animals dates back to earliest times; it was practiced, for example, by Abel (Gen.4:4) and Noah (Gen.8:20). The Jewish sacrificial laws are detailed in the first seven chapters of…
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Jewish Claim to the Land of Israel, and the Issue of Gaza
Can you please give me all of the biblical reasons why Gaza belongs to the Jews?! Answer: Now, I certainly won’t suggest that you’re obligated to follow my approach to this, but, in my personal opinion, Jews have no Biblical…