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Israel
Located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is the only Jewish-majority state in the world. It has a total land area of 22,072 sq km with an estimated population of approximately 7.7 million as of 2010.
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According to tradition, Abraham founded Judaism, and Moses later received the Torah from God.
Abraham, tenth generation descendant of Noah, of Hebrew lineage, was the son of Terah, uncle of Lot, father of Isaac, grandfather of Jacob, and ancestor of the Israelites. His story is in Genesis ch.11 (end), through ch.25. Jewish tradition states that he was the first to teach belief in One God; and it is in his merit that Jews continue to exist (Genesis 18:19, and ch.17).
Abraham (18th century BCE) came from ancestry that had been God-fearing a couple of centuries earlier but had afterwards slipped into idolatry (Joshua 24:2). Nimrod, the idolatrous tyrant, had brought Abraham's father (Terah) from the Semitic ancestral seat near the conjunction of the Balikh and the Euphrates, and instated him in a position of power in his army in the royal Babylonian city of Ur, where Abraham was born. Nimrod persecuted any who would question his idolatrous cult.
The Kuzari (Rabbi Judah HaLevi, 1075-1141) states that Abraham was gifted with high intelligence; and, as Maimonides (1135-1204) describes, Abraham didn't blindly accept the ubiquitous idolatry. The whole populace had been duped, but the young Abraham contemplated the matter relentlessly, finally arriving at the conclusion that there is One God and that this should be taught to others as well. This is what is meant by his "calling out in the name of the Lord" (Genesis ch.12). As a young man, he remonstrated with passersby in public, demonstrating to them the falsehood of their idols; and our tradition tells how he was threatened and endangered by Nimrod.
Subsequently, Terah relocated to Harran; and it is here that Abraham began to develop a circle of disciples (Rashi commentary, on Genesis 12:5).
Later, God told Abraham in prophecy to move to the Holy Land, which is where Abraham raised his family.
He continued his contemplations, eventually arriving at the attitudes and forms of behavior which God later incorporated into the Torah given to Moses. Abraham, with God's help, singlehandedly trounced the supremacy of the evil Nimrod. He received God's promise of inheriting the Holy Land (Genesis 13). He strove to raise a family (Genesis ch.15, 17, and 24) which would serve God (Genesis 18:19); and God eventually blessed his efforts, granting him many children (ibid., ch.16, 21 and 25), as He had promised (Genesis ch.17). Abraham founded the Jewish people and lived to see his work live on in the persons of Isaac and Jacob; and he taught many other disciples as well (Talmud, Yoma 28b). He saved the population of the south of Canaan from invading foreign kings (Genesis 14); and he was feared by neighboring kings (ibid., ch.12 and 20). Abraham gave tithes (Genesis ch.14), made a covenant with God (Genesis ch.15 and 17), welcomed guests into his home (Genesis ch.18) unlike the inhospitable Sodomites (Genesis ch.19), prayed for people (Genesis ch.18), rebuked others when necessary (Genesis ch.20), eulogized and buried the deceased (Genesis ch.23), and fulfilled God's will unquestioningly (Genesis ch.22). He became renowned as a prince of God (Genesis 23:6).
All of these forms of behavior were based upon the ways of God, which Abraham comprehended through his contemplations. These, and similar personality traits, were the teachings of Abraham and his descendants.
It is therefore clear why God expresses His love for Abraham (Isaiah 41:8) and calls Himself the God of Abraham (Genesis 26:24), and says that Abraham obeyed Him fully (Genesis 26:5). And this is why, according to our tradition, Abraham is credited with having begun the religion which became known as Judaism. However, Abraham and his descendants observed their traditions voluntarily, until the Giving of the Torah to Moses 3325 years ago, when God made it obligatory.
Where is circumcision more common the US or Israel?
Israel, because the majority of the people are Jewish.
What is the smallest sea in israel?
The Deadsea,
but there is lake "Sea of Galilee"\Kinnereth the smallest than the deadsea .
Answer 1 Thank you for that question! The answer will be a surprise to a great many people, and may even change some attitudes.
According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics:
-- At the end of March 2013, the total population of Israel was 8,012,000. (8 million plus.)
-- 1,656,000 (1 and 2/3 million) of them were Muslim Arabs ... 20.6 percent of the population.
-- ALL of the counted adult population are voting citizens of Israel ... men and women, of any religion.
Answer 2
While there are 1.66 million Muslim Israeli citizens, most of those individuals identify as Palestinians, regardless of the fact that they receive all Israeli social benefits, they have the rights and privileges of all Israeli citizens, and they vote for their own political parties which support their own desires and promote their particular issues. To the Israeli population, they are identified as "Arab Israelis" although they usually identify as "Palestinians in Israel". It is worth noting that the status of Arab Israelis is legally quite different from Palestinians in the West Bank or in the Gaza Strip and much better than Palestinians in the UNRWA camps.
However, minority Muslim Israelis like the Bedouins and the Circassians identify more readily as Israelis as do Druze (another religious group) and almost never use the term Palestinian to describe themselves. The Bedouins and the Circassians are also much more involved in the Israeli military. Bedouin males engage in voluntary service while the Circassians have mandatory male service (by their desire).
What Israeli invented the corner shot?
Lt. Col. Amos Golan invented it with cooperation with investors from America. More specifically, he worked for the Defense Forces division. The corner shot is a weapon accessory.
Shalom. I have a Facebook friend who made Aaliyah a few years ago, taking his ferrets with him to Tel Aviv. He experienced the same problems you're having with regard to the lack of ferret products on sale in Israeli pet shops. However, ferrets have quite simple tastes - what they like is meat, which is easy to come by in Israel just as it is in most countries. You might even be able to find a butcher who slaughters on the premises and who is willing to give you the various bits of meat left over following shechita which, since your ferret has little interest in keeping kosher, will be more than adequate and will save you money. Although they're carnivorous, most ferrets love sultanas and these make an excellent occasional (ie, no more than one a day) treat and are especially useful when training your ferret. They also love hummus, which is available anywhere and everywhere in Israel.
A ferret needs to be out of the cage for more than half an hour a day - four hours is the absolute minimum and even that's not ideal: six hours is best. They're very intelligent animals and will soon succumb to boredom if locked up for too long, often developing bad habits such as self-mutilation (pulling out fur and biting themselves) if they don't have enough stimuli. Also, as responsive and loving creatures, spending just half an hour a day with your ferret won't be sufficient for the loving bond that can develop to form - and that'd be a great pity for both you and for the ferret.
Where do i get medallion signature guarantee in Israel?
As far as I checked there is no place where a person could get it, maybe only a company through Citibank provided you have an account with them.
How was baalism introduced into Israel in the time of King Ahab?
According to the Bible, Ba'al Worship came to Israel through King Ahab's wife, Queen Jezebel for whom Ba'al Worship was her native religion.
What is the US position on the Gaza-Israel conflict?
The United States has condemned Hamas' actions and continues to label them a terrorist organization. It endorses, but does not assist in maintaining the blockade of Gaza. However, the Obama Administration did ask Israel to show some restraint during Operation Cast Lead and organized the ceasefire efforts in Operation Pillar Defense.
Who is the true house of Israel?
The descendants of the House of Israel are the Jewish people. This has been confirmed through blood-work, DNA analysis and consistent historical accounts and is accepted by secular scholars too.
The "from the Khazars" theory (which would deny Jewish ancestry for much of European Jewry) is an anti-Semitic canard made popular by a Jewish Jew-hater named Koestler. It has been debunked by DNA studies on Jewish communities from around the world. It has been found that Ashkenazim, and other Jews from all over the Earth, are quite closely related and originated in the Middle East.
A 2013 study of Ashkenazi mitochondrial DNA found no significant evidence of Khazar contribution to the Ashkenazi Jewish DNA, as would be predicted by the Khazar hypothesis; and although there is no historical or DNA evidence to support the Khazar idea, it is still popular among anti-Semites.
In 2000, the analysis of a report by Nicholas Wade "provided genetic witness that Jewish communities have, to a remarkable extent, retained their biological identity separate from their host populations, evidence of relatively little intermarriage or conversion into Judaism over the centuries. The results accord with Jewish history and tradition and refute theories which would allege that Jewish communities consist mostly of converts."
Recent claims made concerning an Israelite origin of large African-American groups have also been debunked by DNA analyses. These hypotheses (African and Khazar) may now be viewed as frivolous.
[Comments on the Genetic Testing moved to the Discussion Section.]
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Khazar Jewish Theory / African Israelites.
The true house of Israel is in exile, the people you see occupying the land of Jacob "Israel" are Ashkanazic Jews, an Eastern European group of people who converted to Judaism in the 8th century, they were originally Khazar's a Turkic people who once occupied Southern Russia until they were driven out into Eastern Europe by the Mongol horde in the 13 century. How do you recognize who the true house of Israel is? by the Bible . Deut: chapter 28 vs 68 say the Israelites would be taken back into slavery this time by way of Ships. Ships will take them back into Slavery, also the book of Joel chapter 3 vs 6 "the children also of Judah and the children of Jerusalem have you sold unto the Grecians ( IE "Europeans", Spain, England, France, Portugal) that you might removed them far from their borders." the bible clearly tell who the true house of Israel is, Also Joel chapter 3 vs 3 "and they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine that they might drink." The book of Deut: (chapter 28 vs 46) also states that these signs will follow the Israelite forever. (until Christ return) another great Sign that is upon the Israelite's who are in exile is that they will be a people Robbed and Spoiled. Isaiah 42 vs 22 "(But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses; they are for a prey and none delivereth; For a spoil, and none saith restore.") as you can see the Israelite's, they will make up the majority of the people that will be in the prisons of the nations they are taken to. They will be a people taken add vantage of, a people preyed upon. Only one People on Earth who fit this description and that's the African Americans, the African people of the Caribbean Island's (Island's of the Sea) also those Nation's of Central and South America where the Slave Ships stop. Isaiah chapter 11 vs 11-12 ("And it shall come to pass in that day (future) the Lord (when he returns from heaven) shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people which shall be left from Assyria and from Egypt and from path ros and from Cush (Ethiopia) and from Elam and from Shinar and from Hamath, and from the Islands of the sea. (12) And he shall ( The Lord of Heaven) set up an ensign for the Nations, and shall assemble the outcast of Israel. and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the Earth.
Why did Christian crusaders lose control over the holy land after the first crusade?
Here are the 4 reasons why this happened.
1. The Crusaders had to travel a huge distances just to reach the war zone/battlefield.Many also died along the way
2. Crusaders weren't prepared to fight in Palestine desert climate.
3. The Christians were out numbered by their well lead and organized muesli, foes.
4. Christian leaders fought among themselves & planned poorly
Is there a gift shop at masada in Israel?
I was at the Masada gift shop a year ago bought a pair of Naot sandals...I love them.
Did Henry Kissinger have bodyguards?
Former Secretary of State Dr. Henry A. Kissinger received Secret Service protection when he became US Secretary of State. Following his departure from government, he was protected by former federal agents and executive protection specialists, including directors of security Walter E. Bothe, Jerry McKinney, Kim E. Petersen, Bill Monahan, and Jerry Glazebrook. Bothe died in New York City in March 1987 of cancer. One of his Bodyguards was Mildred (Midge) Garber who came on the deathlist of the CIA. She was an amazing woman and lived for years on Tugidak , hidden by Vietnam vets and also people fro the Netherlands. She was a special field operator and you can find the story on Facebook (Ammo (Amercian Mother) Midge Garber married to John Garber. ( thanks Dirk and Menno)
What are the opening hours of the israel post office in Neve David?
Neve David post office, on Hizkiah street in Haifa:
Branch number 766
Phone (04) 837-4295
Opening hours
Sun., Mon., Wed., Thu.
8 am-12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Tue.
8 am-1:00 pm
Fri.
12:30 am - 08:00 pm
What are other countries that are like Israel?
Israel is a Western-Style Democracy and is similar to all other Western-Style Democracies. It has populations of various ethnic groups and socio-economic statuses who all have the right to vote (once above the age of majority). It has freedoms of speech and of the press and of assembly. This makes it rather similar to states like the United States, France, Italy, Australia, etc.
Was ancient israel a monarchy oligarchy or direct democracy?
Ancient Israel was a number of different absolute monarchies.
When was the DOP between Israel and Palestine signed?
On September 13, 1993 the Declaration of Principles was signed between Israel and Palestine. It was to go into full effect exactly one month after the date of the signing.
Did Israel seek to expand its borders beyond what God had promised?
No: For Israel to do that it would have to expand it's borders over most of Lebanon, Syria to Damascus, all of Jordan, and all of Palestine, and several small nations to the south.
Israel is struggling to control the area over which it currently has jurisdiction. It has no desire to further expand.
What happened to the Israeli leader who had a stroke in office?
Ariel Sharon remains in a vegetative state. He has not recovered nor does he show signs of recovery.
How heavy can your suitcases be before you have to pay extra on Canadian airlines?
it should be either 50lbs to 70lbs
