judea

The Historical Context of Judah and Judea Judah and Judea hold pivotal places in historical narratives. Known for the ancient Kingdom of Judah, these regions are celebrated in numerous historical accounts and traditions. The kingdom played a significant role during the First Temple period, cementing its place in Jewish tradition. Located in the southern part of the ancient land of Israel, it occupied the rugged terrain stretching from the hills just beyond Jerusalem. Judea, similarly, is renowned for its pivotal role during the Second Temple period, encompassing modern regions that extend into the West Bank. The rebuilding of the...

The Herbs of Kedem factory is nestled high in the Hebron Hills on the Jewish settlement of Carmel, first mentioned in the bible and re-established in 1980. Carmel is now home to Jewish pioneers who are dedicated to living and raising their families in this holy place. Herbs of Kedem products are like none other the world over. Each product is richly infused with the intoxicating scent of the flowers that grow wild in the Har Hevron area of Israel. Dr. Kitron uses these rare and precious blooms as a basis for the products produced by Herbs of Kedem. All...

After the Yom Kippur War, a group known as the ‘Ma’aleh Adumim group’, which was organized in Jerusalem and included members from all walks of life and from all walks of life set out to inhabit the area of Ma’aleh Adumim. After much effort, in the year 1975, the Government of Israel decided to approve the establishment of a residential camp for the workers in the area (the area now called Givat HaMayasdim) and henceforth a new Jewish community was established. Ma’aleh Adumim is a community largely comprised of families. As such the municipality does a great job of giving...

Upon entering Eli, the community where Boaz lives, a beautiful panorama brimming with vast rolling hills could be seen ahead of us. Boaz was already waiting outside to greet us. He would later point out the view of the nearby community of Shiloh – the place that the Mishkan (Holy Tabernacle), the precursor to the Temple, first rested in the land of Israel. Pondering the name of his community, I inquired where the name Eli came from. Boaz smiled and enthusiastically answered that his hometown name was inspired by the name of the Biblical priest Eli, who had served and...

Walking the Living Bible: Judea & Samaria Where Prayers Still Echo The First Deed of Belonging In Hebron, Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah to bury Sarah – Israel’s first deed of land. That act was more than a burial; it was a declaration of belonging. Today, Hebron is once again alive with the sounds of Jewish children, echoing the days of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. Families who live here carry forward the first footsteps of ownership written into the Bible. Ruth’s Faith and David’s Song In Bethlehem and the neighboring Gush Etzion, Ruth gleaned in the fields, binding her...