Posts Tagged: Bar Kochba
Deceased Israeli War Hero Meir Har-Tzion Praised: ‘From Bar Kochba Until Har-Tzion No Warrior Came Close’
"Meir Har-Tzion, one of the greatest warriors in Israel's history is gone... from Bar Kochba until Har-Tzion no warrior came close," said Israeli Economy Minister...
Guide for the Perplexed: “The 9th Day of the Month of Av”
1. The 9th Day of (the 11th Jewish month) Av is the most calamitous day in Jewish history. Fasting on that day commemorates national catastrophes,...
What G-d Says About Truly Great Leaders
It was the emotional low of Moses' life. After the drama at Sinai, the revelation, the golden calf, the forgiveness, the building of the...
Modern Day Lessons from the Chanukah Story
The story of Chanukah we hear year in and year out is about the triumph of the gallant few Maccabee rebels against the might...