Category Archives: Israel

In the BAR VII

Posted on October 17, 2014 by vanbraman

Last weekend the latest issue of Biblical Archaeology Review (BAR) arrived in my mailbox. I have been planning on writing this post, but it has been a busy week. I have finally found the time to look through the magazine … Continue reading →

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Apple and Honey

Posted on September 24, 2014 by vanbraman

Rosh HaShanah (ראש השנה) began just a few hours ago at sunset. What is Rosh HaShanah? Rosh HaShanah means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew and is the Jewish New Year. Now we have the confusing part. Rosh HaShanah falls … Continue reading →

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