The Israel Bible

Stones of Peace

by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 12, 2023 | Psalms, Jerusalem Day, Temple

I try to avoid politics when learning the Bible, but let’s face it, David was a king, a political figure of the first degree. Jerusalem was his capital but, first and foremost, he intended it to be the permanent home of the Temple. Though King David bought the...

The Timeless Charm of Jerusalem

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 9, 2023 | Psalms, Fear of God, Holiness, Israel, Prayer, Purity, Temple

By Rabbi Avraham Norin The Ariel Center is a small museum, hidden within the winding alleyways of the Old City of Jerusalem. Out of all the incredible museums Jerusalem has to offer, this one has a special place in my heart. The museum’s focus is the First...

The Joy of Building a Home in Israel

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 5, 2023 | Psalms, God, Israel, Kindness and Compassion, Temple

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz The construction of my house was an epic saga I am passionate about telling. I was the contractor for my house in Gush Etzion, and when the builder was short on workers I showed up to help pour the foundation. I loved my house. Israel is...

The Tenth of Tevet: Ancient Antisemitism Remembered

by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 3, 2023 | Antisemitism, Tenth of Tevet, Chosen Nation, Kings, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Temple

High school was difficult for me. Not only was I an awkward teen but there was also a group of guys who, unbeknownst to me, had decided amongst themselves that they would make my life miserable. They would take turns playing pranks on me. At first, I thought I was the...

What Does the Balfour Declaration Have to do With Genesis 12:3?

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 2, 2022 | Chosen Nation, Lech Lecha, Faith, God, Israel, Miracles, Prayer

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz A wonderful aspect of reading the weekly Torah portion is the synchronicity that happens when the scripture matches up with current or historical events. This week, we read the section of the Torah containing God’s promise to bless those who...