Land of Israel

Guide to the heartland of Israel - Judea and Samaria

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Historical regions, Regions, Geography of the State of Palestine, Bible, Semitic-speaking peoples, Land of Israel, Ethnic groups in the Middle East, Ethnoreligious groups, Samaria, Judea, Judah, Herodian Tetrarchy

What is "Judea and Samaria"?

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  • What is "Judea and Samaria"?
  • Judea (the inheritance of the tribe of Judah) and Samaria (the inheritance of the sons of Joseph) is a historical region of the Land of Israel, which was the center of the Jewish State in ancient times.
  • It is within the territory of Judea and Samaria that all major biblical events took place.
  • If you look at a list of all geographical sites mentioned in the Tanakh, you will see that 90% of them are concentrated in Judea and Samaria.

Rabbinical Board of UK Jews: London Rabbis Distance Themselves from Pro-Israel (Zionist) Activism

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Sunday, May 30, 2021
Political theories, Articles, Land of Israel, Zionism, Politics, Antisemitism, Nationalism, Haredim and Zionism

The letter, which was hung in all Orthodox synagogues in London and Manchester, condemned "provocative actions and public demonstrationsby the Zionists, which can only create antagonism between our communities."

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  • The letter, which was hung in all Orthodox synagogues in London and Manchester, condemned "provocative actions and public demonstrationsby the Zionists, which can only create antagonism between our communities."
  • As to the notion that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism, this is simply untrue; many great rabbis today and in past generations have been against Zionism.
  • The Jewish people have lived in many countries over the past 2000 years, and having their own state is not intrinsic to their identity.
  • The letter concluded, "For many years, we have lived peacefully and safely alongside all our neighbours; may G-d help that this continue.

Author Beverly Fontenot's new book "Discovering the Identity of Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem through Noah's Three Sons" marries the scientific record to the Bible

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Asia, Land of Israel, Jérusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, PALESTINE, Israel

b'KEYSVILLE, Va., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beverly Fontenot, a retired public school teacher in Denver, Colorado, has published her new book "Discovering the Identity of Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem through Noah\'s Three Sons": a thought-provoking and easy to understand work for interested readers of all ages.\n"Discovering the Identity of Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem through Noah\'s Three Sons" attempts to show the biblical and scientific relationship which exists between Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem without prejudices.

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  • b'KEYSVILLE, Va., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beverly Fontenot, a retired public school teacher in Denver, Colorado, has published her new book "Discovering the Identity of Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem through Noah\'s Three Sons": a thought-provoking and easy to understand work for interested readers of all ages.\n"Discovering the Identity of Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem through Noah\'s Three Sons" attempts to show the biblical and scientific relationship which exists between Palestine, Israel, and Jerusalem without prejudices.
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Jewish Groups Challenge Failing "Progressive" Leadership

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Jewish movements, Jewish Agency for Israel, Land of Israel, Articles, Zionism, Religion, Judaism, Nationalism

In a full-page ad in The Boston Herald on November 26, 2020, Jewish groups from across the country declared that they will no longer passively accept an establishment leadership that has abandoned Jewish communal interests, hijacked traditional Judaism, and is sacrificing both on the altar of left-wing, progressive causes.

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  • In a full-page ad in The Boston Herald on November 26, 2020, Jewish groups from across the country declared that they will no longer passively accept an establishment leadership that has abandoned Jewish communal interests, hijacked traditional Judaism, and is sacrificing both on the altar of left-wing, progressive causes.
  • Dr. Charles Jacobs, president of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, said "When leaders pursue their personal ideological goals in the name of the Jewish community they need to be exposed.
  • The ten organizations who signed the ad work to support Jewish interests and traditional Jewish values.
  • As a leader of American-Russian Jews, I have seen how our Jewish establishment has replaced Zionism with socialism."

Yael Eckstein named one of "The World's 50 Most Influential Jews" by The Jerusalem Post

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Religion, Land of Israel, Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Christian Zionism, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Yael, Aliyah, Jérusalem, Yechiel Eckstein

JERUSALEM, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In September, Yael Eckstein, the president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), was included on the Jerusalem Post's prestigious list of the world's 50 most influential Jews.

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  • JERUSALEM, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In September, Yael Eckstein, the president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), was included on the Jerusalem Post's prestigious list of the world's 50 most influential Jews.
  • The Fellowship also facilitates aliyah (immigration to Israel) for Jews from around the world, and assists impoverished elderly Jews and children in the former Soviet Union.
  • Before her present duties, Yael served as global executive vice president, senior vice president, and director of program development and ministry outreach.
  • Based in Jerusalem, Yael is a published writer, leading international advocate for persecuted religious minorities, and a respected social services professional.

AJC Releases Arabic Video on Jewish Ties to Jerusalem

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Geography of religion, Geography of Asia, Places, The Holocaust and the United States, Land of Israel, American Jewish Committee, Jérusalem, David Harris

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released an Arabic-language video about the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, part of the organization's highly successful Arabic video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews").

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released an Arabic-language video about the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, part of the organization's highly successful Arabic video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews").
  • In addition to exploring the place of Jerusalem in Jewish tradition and religious practice, the video charts the continuous Jewish presence in the city for more than two millennia.
  • "Jerusalem and the Jewish people are inextricably linked," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • This important video tells the story of Jerusalem through Jewish eyes, introducing audiences across the Arab world to the facts behind the Jewish people's powerful connection to the city.

Leading Jewish Thinkers And Activists From Six Continents Convene In Jerusalem To Launch Effort To Achieve Unified Vision For Global Jewry

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Cities in Asia, Jérusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Land of Israel, Genesis Philanthropy Group

JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.
  • The project is a joint initiativeof Genesis Philanthropy Group and the State of Israel, under the auspices of Israel's President.
  • This Forum runs Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, with scholars from six continents.
  • We know the initial draft of the Declaration will be vastly improved by the input it receives from the world Jewish community.

Embassy of Guatemala Celebrates Independence Day at the Friends of Zion Museum

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Sunday, September 8, 2019
Holy cities, Geography of religion, Latter Day Saint movement, Religion, Presidents of Guatemala, Jérusalem, Land of Israel, The Friends of Zion Museum, Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, Mike Evans, Zion

JERUSALEM, Sept. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, at the Friends of Zion Museum , the Embassy of Guatemala in Israel celebrated Guatemala's 198th Independence Day, which was the embassy's first anniversary in Jerusalem.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, at the Friends of Zion Museum , the Embassy of Guatemala in Israel celebrated Guatemala's 198th Independence Day, which was the embassy's first anniversary in Jerusalem.
  • Dr. Mike Evans, the founder and Chairman of the Friends of Zion Museum and member of the Trump Evangelical Advisory, traveled to Guatemala City, Guatemala before President Jimmy Morales had announced Guatemala's recognition of Jerusalem and their intention to move its embassy.
  • The Friends of Zion Museum is launching a $100 million project and is building an educational center, a think tank, a communications center and an online university.
  • The Friends of Zion Museum books tours online at https://www.fozmuseum.com/visiting/ or by calling the Reservations Department at +972-2-532-9402.

The Annexation of Judea and Samaria - A Matter of Fairness and Justice (AIA Urges Caution on Deal-of-the-Century)

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Geography of Asia, Historical regions, Religion, Land of Israel, Geography of Israel, Judea, Samaria, Israel, Jesus, Prophecy

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA) ( www.israeladvocates.org/ ) praised the Trump administration for moving forward the subject of the annexation of Judea and Samaria.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA) ( www.israeladvocates.org/ ) praised the Trump administration for moving forward the subject of the annexation of Judea and Samaria.
  • For millions of Evangelical Christians and not a few Jewish U.S. citizens, the issue of Judea and Samaria is both biblical and prophetic.
  • Many millions believe that Israel's return to their land is a modern-day miracle and the fulfillment of many prophecies concerning Israel found in Scripture.
  • If that were not enough, it is also true that it is an issue of fairness and justice."

Tech Sector of Israeli Market Reaches All-Time High, Affirming the Value of Investing in Israeli-Focused Public Companies

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Friday, June 21, 2019
Geography of Asia, Places, Cities in Asia, Jérusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Land of Israel

The companies tracked by the BIGITech index are part of the investment portfolio of The Jerusalem Portfolio , a new vehicle empowering individuals, foundations, and institutions to own a stake in Israeli-focused public companies.

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  • The companies tracked by the BIGITech index are part of the investment portfolio of The Jerusalem Portfolio , a new vehicle empowering individuals, foundations, and institutions to own a stake in Israeli-focused public companies.
  • "The record-breaking growth of the Israeli market tech sector continues to underscore the value of investing in Israeli-focused public companies," said Jonathan Gerber, co-founder of The Jerusalem Portfolio and president of RVW Wealth.
  • "We are thrilled to offer an opportunity for investors to tap into Israel's rapidly-expanding economy like never before through The Jerusalem Portfolio."
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