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Author: Ben Zion

  • Azza – lecture 2

    Azza – lecture 2

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    Ben Zion
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    The name “Azza” – what does it mean? Is it from “עוז” (Oz), meaning – positive strength? or is it from “עז/עזות” (Az/Azut), meaning negative aggressivness? Going over the Tanach, will give us an interesting insight on the nature of Azza.

  • Azza – lecture 1

    Azza – lecture 1

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    Ben Zion
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    Introduction to Azza: What is the importance of Azza in the Tanach? and throughout Jewish history? The special phrase – “Ad Azza” (until Azza), used in the Tanach so many times, indicates that Azza was always a physical and spiritual barrier against Israel.