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The dwarf iris, which only opens in the afternoons. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)

36 hours in Arad, at the edge of the Judean and Negev deserts

 

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An older couple walking along the pier on the coast of Israel (Shutterstock).

She said to the men, “I know that Hashem has given the country to you, because dread of you has fallen upon us, and all the inhabitants of the land are quaking before you.
Joshua 2:9 (The Israel Bible™)

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va-TO-mer el ha-a-na-SHEEM ya-DA-tee kee na-TAN a-do-NAI la-KHEM et ha-A-retz
v’-khee na-f’-LAH ay-mat-KHEM a-LAY-nu v’-KHEE na-MO-gu kol yo-sh’-VAY ha-A-retz
mi-p’-nay-KHEM

A Righteous Genitle
When Rahab speaks to the spies, she reports that the Canaanites are afraid of the Children of Israel. They are well aware of the miracles Hashem has done for the Israelites — both forty years earlier during the time of the exodus, and more recently in the battles against the Amorite kings Sihon and Og (Numbers 21). They know that God has given the land to the Children of Israel and therefore, they are afraid. Not only does Rahab report this to the spies, but she even casts her lot with the Israelites. Rahab is a prime example of a righteous gentile. Understanding that these men are representatives of Hashem’s chosen people who will receive the chosen land, she singlehandedly undertakes to protect the spies. The Children of Israel are not the only ones who understand that God is giving them the Promised Land; the righteous among the nations also recognize that this is the will of Hashem. God gave the Children of Israel the Land of Israel then, and He gives it to them now as well.

 

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The Dark Side of Tel Givon – The Land of Israel

 

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A young woman looks out towards the desert landscape of the Negev, Israel (Shutterstock).
The Egyptians dealt harshly with us and oppressed us; they imposed heavy labor upon us.
Deuteronomy 26:64 (The Israel Bible™)

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va-ya-RAY-u o-TA-nu ha-mitz-REEM vai-a-NU-nu va-yi-t’-NU a-LAY-nu a-vo-DAH ka-SHAH

The Origins of Hebrew Slavery
Ironically, the Hebrew word in this verse for ‘dealt harshly with us,’ vayareiu ( ), also contains the word for ‘friendship,’ reiut ( ). By choosing this term, the Torah is making a subtle observation about the origins of Hebrew slavery. At first, the Egyptians befriended the Jews. It was only later on that they gradually began to institute discriminatory laws, persecution and finally slavery. This pattern, where a host nation invites Jews in and offers protection, but as time goes on the hospitality runs out and anti-Semitism creeps in, has repeated itself throughout Jewish history. Only in the State of Israel can safety and security be guaranteed to the Jewish people permanently.

 

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The view from a beautiful home in the Judaean Mountains, south of Jerusalem (Eliana Rudee).
But Yehuda shall be inhabited forever, And Yerushalayimthroughout the ages.
Joel 4:20 (The Israel Bible™)

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vee-hu-DAH l’-o-LAM tay-SHAYV vee-ru-sha-LA-im l’-DOR va-DOR

Judea, the Biblical Heartland of the Jewish People
Yehuda is Yaakov’s fourth son. When the land is divided amongst the tribes of Israel, Yehuda receives the vast territory south of Yerushalayim, extending from the Dead Sea in the east to the Mediterranean in the west. For centuries, this area has been known as the region of Yehuda, or Judea. Though many people seek to sever the bond between the Jewish people and Judea, the biblical heartland of the Jewish people, through His prophet Yoel God promises that Yehuda will exist forever.

 

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Israeli Chicken Shwarma and Rice Pilaf | Galilee Green

 

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How to make majadra

 

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Israeli Yellow Rice | The Taste of Kosher

 

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What to do with all that leftover matzah? Chocolate matzah crunch

 

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New app to help tourists learn about Greek's Jewish past

 

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Thousands of worshipers visit Joshua's Tomb

 

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A Jerusalemite flag waving in the Old City of Jerusalem (Ateret Cohanim)
Who secures justice for those who are wronged, gives food to the hungry. Hashem sets prisoners free
Psalm 146:7 (The Israel Bible™)

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oh-SE meesh-PAHT la-ah-su-KEEM no-TAYN le-KHM la-ri-ay-VEEM ah-do-NAI ma-TEER ah-su-REEM

Securing Justice for Those Captive
A prominent theme in the Jewish tradition is freeing those who are captive. In this verse, we learn that God frees the captives. Such is true in the land of Israel, but not only for the Jewish people. Read the remarkable story of how a Palestinian man was arrested and tortured by the Palestinian Authority for selling his property to Israelis and how he was freed from his captivity thanks to the efforts of non-profit organization Ateret Cohanim. Ateret Cohanim not only longs for the time when all people will be free, but actively works towards it, advocating for the freedom for every Jew to live where they wish.

 

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How to Order Coffee Like an Israeli | The Nosher

 

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Fluffy Whole Wheat Challah

 

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