Author: Ben Zion
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Israeli Sea Coast – lecture 3
Why is the Mediterranean called “the last sea”? A surprising explanation that appears in our sources in several places is that the Mediterranean Sea was created last, long after the creation of the world, when the Atlantic Ocean flooded the area between Europe and Africa, which was until then dry! Even more surprising – this…
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Israeli Sea Coast – lecture 2
Everyone knows that the tribe of Zebulun sits on the seashore. This is how Jacob and Moses blessed him. But on the maps showing the settlement of the tribes, Zebulun sits inland, and the tribe of “Asher” sits on the seashore! We will offer various answers to explain this, and finally present a geographical study…
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Israeli Sea Coast – lecture 1
Introducing the site: The sea and the sea coast. Which tribes lived on the sea coast? Why did Judah the Maccabee destroy the port of Yaffo? Who was the first Jew to see the mediterranean? This lecture will include a kahoot quiz that presents initial questions and answers about the sea and the sae coast.
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Derech Hayam – lecture 25
Derech Hayam and Hanukka Following the theme of the Derech Hayam – the disengagement from the Egyptian power, in this lecture we will examine the alliance that Judah Maccabee made with Rome as well as the alliance that the sons of Alexander Yanai made with Rome, alliances that probably led to the destruction of the…
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Derech Hayam – lecture 24
The central figure associated with the sea route during the Hasmonean period is – Yohanan Hurcanus. He reconquers Gezer and Afek, understanding their importance as a connection with the wider world and especially… with Egypt. So the connection to Egypt returns! We will examine the figure of Yohanan Hurcanus – is he Yohanan the High…