Posts Tagged: Alexander the Great
Remembering Alexander the Great, and the History of the Jewish People
Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) holds a very special place in Jewish historiography and mythology. He passed through the Land of Israel on his way...
Israelis Exploring Cave Discover Treasure From Time of Alexander the Great
JNS.org - An Israeli father, his son, and a friend discovered a rare trove of artifacts from the time of Alexander the Great inside...
Chanukah: The Untold Story
During the eight days of Hanukkah, traditional Jews add the following to their daily prayers: "In the days of Mattathias the son of Johanan the...
Chanukah Guide for the Perplexed 2012
1. Chanukah is the only Jewish holiday which commemorates a Land of Israel national liberation struggle, unlike Passover (the Exodus from Egypt), Sukkot/Tabernacles & Shavouot/Pentacost...
Chanukah, Where the Jews Lit Candles Rather than Celebrate War
Chanuka is Judaism's most universal holiday with deep resonance for all Americans. Our great country was founded by refugees who escaped religious persecution in Europe and...
If This Be Class Warfare, So Be It
On October 8th, The New York Times ran an article on the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. The report described a battle ...





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