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The Hebraic and Jewish Connection to Bethlehem: A Historical Overview
Introduction Bethlehem, a city nestled in the Judaean Hills of the West Bank, is a place of profound historical and religious...


The Origin of the name Jaffa and its significance in Israeli History
Nestled along the shimmering Mediterranean coast, Jaffa is a city that resonates with tales of antiquity, cultural fusion, and enduring beauty. Known in Hebrew as Yafo (יפו) and in English as Japho or Joppa, Jaffa's history is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of ancient myths, biblical narratives, and significant historical milestones.


The "Eele BeTamar" Alya
Aliya Eele BeTamar was an aliya of Jews from Yemen to the Land of Israel in 1881-1882. The Jewish year of their Aliya, תרמ"ב, gave to the alya its name (תרמ"ב --> בתמר). The name is also a direct quote from the verse "I said, I will climb up to the Tamar" from the book of Songs of Songs.


Yitzhak Rabin
Yitzhak Rabin was Israel's former IDF Chief of Staff, the fifth Prime Minister of Israel, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.


Berl Katznelson
Berl Katznelson was one of the intellectual founders of Socialist Zionism, instrumental in the establishment of the modern state of Israel, and the editor of Davar.


Agudat Israel
Agudat Israel is a political party founded in 1912 in Poland. It was intended to be a political tool to preserve the ultra-Orthodox way...


Levi Eshkol
Levi Eshkol was an Israeli politician and the third Prime Minister of the State of Israel, between 1963 and 1969.


Herbert Samuel
Herbert Louis Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel was the first appointed High Commissioner for Palestine, in charge of the administration of the territory from 1920 to 1925.


Ze'ev Jabotinsky
1880 - 1940. Ze'ev Jabotinsky was a Zionist leader, writer, orator, soldier, and journalist. He strongly advocated for the creation of a...
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