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  • Levanon – lecture 15

    Levanon – lecture 15

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    In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, we will learn from Levanon about the repentance needed in this special year (2023). The repentance within the Jewish people, and the repentance of all nations (Rosh Hashanah is a day of judgment for the entire world). And the answer: to renew brotherhood and friendship. We will see the difference…

  • Levanon – lecture 14

    Levanon – lecture 14

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    The special family ties between Hiram, king of Tyre and the Kings of Israel and the special brotherly relationship with King Solomon. What happened to this brotherhood? How did Tyre become an enemy? We will find the answer – in the deep difference between Hiram, who outwardly behaved like a brother, and Hirah “HaAdulami” -…

  • Levanon – lecture 13

    Levanon – lecture 13

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    What is the meaning of the strange comparison that the Midrash makes between Hiram the King of Tyre and Hirah, the friend of Judah (son of Yaakov)? Why does the Tanach emphasize that Hiram was like a brother to Shlomo and Hirah was Yehuda’s best friend? How could Shlomo give Hiram 20 cities in the…

  • Levanon – lecture 12

    Levanon – lecture 12

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    Both King David and King Solomon had good relations with Hiram, King of Tyre. How did they make a covenant with Hiram, contrary to the strict prohibition of making covenants with the people of Canaan? And why do the prophets describe a future destruction and a special punishment that will befall Tyre? What is the…

  • Levanon – lecture 11

    Levanon – lecture 11

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    In this lecture we will explore 2 major cities in Levanon – Tyre and Sidon. They are mentioned again and again in the Tanach, and according to the Midrash, even Avraham visited there. Why is Sidon, the eldest son of Canaan, never mentioned among the nations of Canaan along with his younger brothers? And what…

  • Levanon – lecture 10

    Levanon – lecture 10

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    In the Tanach, the cedar is a symbol of strength and power and the reed symbolizes weakness and lowliness. But in the writings of the sages (Chazal) we receive a completely opposite message: “A person should always be soft as a reed and not hard as a cedar”. What is the reason for this change…

  • Levanon – lecture 9

    Levanon – lecture 9

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    What is so special about the “Cedars of Levanon” and what do they symbolize? We will look at prayers and verses in the Bible where the Cedars of Levanon are mentioned, and we will examine the interesting relationship between the cedar and the hyssop. Why did Bilaam bless Israel to be like “cedars on water”?…

  • Levanon – lecture 8

    Levanon – lecture 8

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    How far North into Levanon did Joshua conquer? We will analyze the maps and get to know “Baal Gad”, which is called today: “Baal Bek”. Once – the northern border of the Land of Israel, and today an important center of Hizbollah. What is special about the “Baal Bechi Garlic” mentioned in the Mishnah? Is…

  • Levanon – lecture 7

    Levanon – lecture 7

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    What is the northern border of the Promised Land? Southern Turkey or Rosh Hanikra? And what will happen according to the Torah and the prophets in the future? How far will the borders reach then? And how does all this connect with the day we start asking for rain – 7th of Heshvan – the…

  • Levanon – lecture 6

    Levanon – lecture 6

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    The spies sent by Moshe toured the land as far as “Rehov Levo Hamat”. We will examine the map and see different opinions – where is “Rehov” and where is “Levo Hammat”? Did the spies reach Turkey? Syria? One thing is for certain – the spies that Moshe sent to scout out the land of…