The history of ancient Israel was not always centered around Jerusalem. Before the First Temple was built, worship happened in many places across the land. A fascinating discovery from this period is the temple at Tel Arad. This archaeological site offers a unique...
Among the sacred garments described in the Torah, few are as mysterious as the Ephod. In Parashat Tsav and related sections about the priestly service, the Ephod is one of the key garments of the High Priest. Yet despite its importance, the exact meaning of the word...
I first came across this classic soup, created by Auguste Escoffier, whilst in Southeast Asia. I was catering a 14-day cruise, requiring 56 different soups. I was running out of ideas, so I asked the ship’s Executive Chef if he had an additional soup for me, so he...
In the Torah, gifts are rarely random details. For example, giving silver, livestock, land, or garments. Each item has deep cultural, emotional, and historical significance. One fascinating example appears when Joseph reunites with his brothers in Egypt. Among the...
Bronze bust of Benjamin by Ricardo Varela Andrés in Tudela, Navarre, 1994 | (c) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_of_Tudela Who was Benjamin of Tudela? Benjamin of Tudela was one of the most important Jewish explorers of the medieval period. He started in Spain in the...
British Isles by Sea: A Slow Odyssey from Portsmouth to Oban – KRC British Odessey Site Inspection Cruise By Malcolm Green There’s a special kind of magic in letting the sea do the stitching—turning separate islands and cities into one continuous story, port by port....
