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The History of Jerusalem’s Importance in Islam

The History of Jerusalem’s Importance in Islam

Produced by Israel for Tourists, this informative video (02:53) provides a historical approach to the significance of Jerusalem in Islam,

A Detailed Timeline of the War of Independence

A Detailed Timeline of the War of Independence

From the Zionism-Israel Center advocacy website, this link opens up a thorough chronology of events from November 1947 – September

From the Veterans: Different Perspectives on the War of Independence and Israel Today

From the Veterans: Different Perspectives on the War of Independence and Israel Today

Produced by Haaretz, a liberal Israeli news source, this video (04:16) presents interviews with two Israelis who fought in the War

The History and Symbolism of Lighting Shabbat Candles

The History and Symbolism of Lighting Shabbat Candles

In this short, informative video, Rabbi Michael Laitner offers both historical and spiritual explanations for the Shabbat evening candle lighting and

Shabbat Candles Across History

Shabbat Candles Across History

The following video offers a wordless demonstration of women lighting the Shabbat candles from Canaan (the biblical reference for Ancient

Why Sweet Wine?

Why Sweet Wine?

This article from The Jerusalem Post provides historical background and basic information about wine production to explain why the wine used for