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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Chickens prohibited in Jerusalem | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: Could you direct me to where in the writings of Josephus, the Bible and the Talmud where chickens ... A: The cock crow was the signal for rising and saying one's prayers in the morning. In fact there is a ... | |
| 1st century customs | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I am researching material for a book on Joseph, Jesus' earthly father and it will need to be ... A: An answer to your question would require a book. There are many good books on the market on Jewish ... | |
| Jewish funeral customs in Jesus' time | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: Were children allowed to attend the funeral of a family member, for instance a cousin? A: There is no prohibition, in Judaism, of children attending a funeral. A child under the age of 13 ... | |
| post card | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: "Hi, I wondering do you know tourist bureau or chamber of commerce or an embassy so I could them ... A: You may write to Israel Philatelic Services Jerusalem Str. Jaffa Tel-Aviv requesing a postmark on a ... | |
| religious | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: what is the difference in doctrine pertaining to Jews and christians? A: According to Judaism there is only one doctrine:the law to love God and to keep His commandments ... | |
| walking lake kineret | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I will be in Israel from 3 jan 2012 for 3 weeks based in tel aviv. I would like to do a walk ... A: you have a great idea, but I don't see the need for a tour guide. Usually a licensed tour guide ... | |
| color of skin | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I hope this isn't a stupid question, but my wife just asked me (and I couldn't answer her) why some ... A: The majority of Israel's population is Jewish, about 80 prcent and naturally most of the good places ... | |
| Women in early Judaism/Israel | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Some Christian scholars say that women were really no more than slaves in early Judaism and I find ... A: The Torah (the Bible, consisting of the 5 books of Moses)the is the law which governs the way Jews ... | |
| Funeral custom | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm researching ancient funeral customs of the Jews. Some years ago I was told that one such custom ... A: The only custom of someone having to walk a distance from the corpse applies to Jews who are of he ... | |
| Israel | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a UCC pastor preparing a sermon on Luke 19: 1-10 which is the story of Zacchaeus. I would like ... A: Since, to the best of my knowledge, no remains of private dwellings were found, one cannot estimate ... | |
| Israel | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a UCC pastor preparing a sermon on Luke 19: 1-10 which is the story of Zacchaeus. I would like ... A: According to archaeological discoveries Jericho was a very big city. Herod's favorite palace stood ... | |
| The Land | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Apparently I sent this to the wrong expert the first time, though I don't know how. Original answer ... A: Not really because Judaism is aware that people of other beliefs are entitled to live in their land, ... | |
| Where did the Hebrew people come from? | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: that were enslaved in Egypt? Did they live in Israel prior to enslavement? Also - prior to Moses ... A: The main history of the Hebrew People is contained in the Bible. In fact Judaism considers that the ... | |
| What is a Jew? | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Palestine is often quoted as the Jewish homeland. This causes me to wonder if Jews were originally ... A: At one time, in the days of king David, for example the land, which Arabs call Palestine was called ... | |
| history | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: shalom! when the jews were in egypt with faraoh did some people then live in israel? ANSWER: To the ... A: As far as I know there is nothing in the Bible that says anything bad about Ishmael. His name was ... | |
| history | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: shalom! when the jews were in egypt with faraoh did some people then live in israel? A: To the best of my knowledge, no. There is no indication of this in the Bible. Jews by definition ... | |
| History on Angels | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. I'd like to know if the idea of ... A: Man has always considered that the energy which maintains the earth resides in heaven. Even the ... | |
| Israel trip | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Leon, My wife and I are visiting Israel in July. Our time constraints limit us to one and a half ... A: I am a professional guide and I do private tours and spontaneous group walking tours. These latter ... | |
| JESUS | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: HOW MANY TIMES, IF ANY AT ALL, WERE JESUS WRAPPED IN LINEN CLOTH. OR PLEASE GIVE ME THE JEWISH ... A: One cannot exactly compare Jewish burial customs at the time of Jesus with Jewish burial customs ... | |
| ancient jewish burial | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My question relates to the Gospel account of Jesus'burial.When it says that Nicodemus bought spices ... A: To the best of my knowledge there is no specified amount of herbs to be used in burial. The ... | |
| jews 100 b.c. | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: what was the physical make up of the average Jewish Isrealite in 100 B.C.? iI've heard a lot of ... A: Archaeological studies have measured the size, weight, bone structure etc of several bodies found in ... | |
| Jewish burial while in the dessert | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been thinking about the the whole Jewish generation that died during the 4 years of wandering ... A: You're probably right about the number of people who died on the exodus from Egypt. But the problem ... | |
| Informiation | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Where can I find information about ancient Jewish customs and practices. A: This depends on how ancient you want to go. Naturally the most ancient is the Bible. All Jewish ... | |
| temple | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering if a temple is being built like the one that is in the bible for end times.or if that ... A: There are organizations in Israel that are planning to rebuild the Temple as it was originally. One ... | |
| Isreal | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to come to Israel in Feb. I hope to stay in Tel Aviv for two days before going to ... A: Dennis Shalom, Thank you very much for writing. I have been a tourguide in Israel for more than 30 ... | |
| Jesus'resurrection - timing | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: In the New Testament, John 20 :1 "Early on the first day of the week,.." and Mark's Gospel ... A: According to the Mishna, blessings, the day began at sunrise. This was carefully defined as the ... | |
| Ancient clothing in Israel | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: What would the richly ornamented robe of King David's daughter likely have looked like? I am ... A: I don't think any importance was attached to physical trappings as a reflection of beauty in the ... | |
| ancient burial practise | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Are there any indications of any kind anywhere in the Mediterranean area that something was placed ... A: The archaeologist claims the coins were found in a Jewish Burial site in Jericho. See The Biblical ... | |
| Dividing of days past and present | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am studying the division of 1 day to the next. I understand current practice is to declare one ... A: One should ask untill complete clarity is achieved. Thanks for asking. The experts on the matter of ... | |
| Dividing of days past and present | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I am studying the division of 1 day to the next. I understand current practice is to declare one ... A: Obviously the day begins with the dawn not with sunset. This is the meaning of "and it was evening ... | |
| Jerusalem-Dead Sea driving | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Me and my wife will be visiting Israel during September 2009 (Sep 2nd-Sep12th) and we will be ... A: Have a good trip. The distance between Jerusalem and Bethlehem is very short only about 5 kM. The ... | |
| account of King David's affair with Bathsheba | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Have you heard of a theory that King Solomon in an effort to maintain his legitimate birth somehow ... A: I haven't heard this before but it's well known that history was created by the one who authorized ... | |
| Marijuana | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Today,is marijuana commonly smoked in Israel?How about during the time of Christ?Thanks! A: Marijuana is illegal in Israel but it can be prescribed by a physician for the treatment of certain ... | |
| names of G-d and color to represent | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: What color represents the following: Jehova Jirah, Jehova Nissi, Jehova Rapha, Jehova Shama, Jehova ... A: As far as I know these aspects of God's nature aren't represented by colors. I know that Jewish ... | |
| Judea | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Where there places similar to bars or nightclubs around the time of Jesus life in Israel? If so what ... A: You are looking for a circumspective interpretation of Paul's actions. This isn't easy, it usually ... | |
| Judea | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Where there places similar to bars or nightclubs around the time of Jesus life in Israel? If so what ... A: There are many laws in Judaism prohibiting the participation in activities regarded as entertainment ... | |
| jabotinsky fascism | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: In my study of Zionism, I have heard some sources claim that one of its founders, Zeev Jabotinsky, ... A: I haven't read such imputations about Jabotinsky but I'm sure there are people who have written ... | |
| religion | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: why when jesus was being crucified did on his head have the words king of the jews? A: This is a very important question which Jews would like to find the answer to. It was the Romans who ... | |
| temple mount | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: what is the history of the temple mount? A: It would take a book to give you the complete history of the temple mount. I suggest you read Gabbi ... | |
| Ancient Jewsish clothing for the blind | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: In Mark 10:50 the blind man threw off his garment/cloak and ran to Jesus. I want to know what was ... A: There is no special garment worn by a blind man, but a cloak or garment was a very expensive ... | |
| english to hebrew translation | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: hey how are you going? i was wondering if you knew the correct hebrew translation for the phrase ... A: מה שלא אתן את ... | |
| Wine, Weddings, and Israel | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Leon Gork, I was wondering, as St. Patrick's Day comes up and there is a lot of drinking in ... A: Our only source of information about drinking customs of the Jews in Biblical time comes from the ... | |
| Israel | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: The Watchers; I've heard their duty included watching the moon for 1st of each month, What was ... A: I've never heard the expression "watchers" in relation to watching the moon. I agree that there must ... | |
| frist century weddings | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a book that features a first century middle class wedding in Israel. Can you describe ... A: My understanding of wine in the first century is based on the simple fact that Jewish law, which was ... | |
| frist century weddings | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a book that features a first century middle class wedding in Israel. Can you describe ... A: Jewish observance of traditions is so strong that one could, with a great degree of accuracy, ... | |
| the messiah | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: and I would like to know has the messiah truly been on earth? The Jews believe that Jesus is not the ... A: The general Jewish belief is that the Messiah is still to come. Many Jewish philosophers have set ... | |
| Jewish origins in Palistine | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: How far back in history does Jewish presence in Palestine begin? ANSWER: As I explained in a ... A: Living in harmony is a relative term. Naturally everybody who wasn't Muslim was required to pay the ... | |
| Jewish origins in Palistine | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: How far back in history does Jewish presence in Palestine begin? A: As I explained in a previous answer about Palestine there were three Palestines and they were all ... | |
| palastine | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: where is palestine now and where do they belong do they have thier own country or nation? A: The land of Israel of today is part of Palestine. In Roman times there were three Palestines. ... | |
| Bias | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: This question is specificlly to Leon Gork. I stumbled upon your "answers" to people's questions ... A: Please allow me,as one individual to another, as one human being to another to express my deep ... | |
| Post-exilic Israel Israel in the last days | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I teach a Bible studies class for Christians. We are going through the Old Testament and are at the ... A: There are many interpretations of the Bible and the objectives of the prophecies. The interpretation ... | |
| jewish ancestry | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: why does the north american rabinical make it so difficult for someone who may have a jewish father ... A: For opinions held by Judaism or those held by any group for that matter, it's necessary to listen to ... | |
| jewish ancestry | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: why does the north american rabinical make it so difficult for someone who may have a jewish father ... A: Mostly it's very fortunate that Judaism is so well organised. Like a nation it's single body which ... | |
| jewish ancestry | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: why does the north american rabinical make it so difficult for someone who may have a jewish father ... A: Today there are various Jewish organisations which lay down rules for conversion to Judaism, among ... | |
| English project | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a english project and i was looking for the letter I and so i am using Israel. Were the ... A: Jews have lived in Israel for thousands of years. 2000 years ago their country, Israel, was ... | |
| Offerings | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I've been studying the tabernacle with my bible study group and a question came up I hope you will ... A: The ceremony of certain sacrifices was performed jointly by the person offering the sacrifice and ... | |
| Jewish Book Burial Practices | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Sir: Could you tell me if there are any special prayers or ceremonial customs when performing a ... A: There are so many customs in Judaism that we have great libraries of books which record them and ... | |
| JEWISH MARRIAGE | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: DID JEWS MARRY MORETHAN ONE WIFE DURIN THE TIME OF JESUS? A: Jewish Marriage in the time of the 2nd Temple.(time of Jesus) The fact that the Bible doesn't ... | |
| Samaritans | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I understand that Samaritans were outcasts among the Jewish people. I am writing a story about the ... A: In ancient times travellers stayed in private houses, usually of members of their own communities. ... | |
| Gethsemane | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that the garden of Gethsemane was considered a place where only the wealthy would ... A: This is the first I've heard of such an idea. I don't know on what this is based. As far as I know ... | |
| Israeli - USA as allies | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: What occurred, initially and since, that has created this bond between Israel and the US? What ... A: The Bible wasn't written so that men could tell the future. In fact the Bible clearly prohibits man ... | |
| Israeli - USA as allies | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: What occurred, initially and since, that has created this bond between Israel and the US? What ... A: This is a key question because America's policy since the beginning of the century has been to ... | |
| Sincerity of Religion | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I had the privilege to attend a Shabbat service this past weekend on Friday night. I was amazed by ... A: Basically the objective of the Jewish religion is to create a well ordered society where every ... | |
| Palistine | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: I was speaking to a woman from Lebanon and she was telling me when Israel became a nation in 1948 ... A: Jews in the war of Independence did not use terror. It was not a policy of a well ordered army like ... | |
| Talmud | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand Years"... ... A: There's nothing new in Shahak's attack against Judaism. The attack began already soon after ... | |
| Differences between Judaism and Zoroastrianism | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I know there are a lot of similarities between Judaism and Zoroastrianism. My question is, what are ... A: Claudia shalom, There are many differences between Zoroastrianism and Judaism but I won't go into ... | |
| aloe and myrrh | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: In the christian new testament, John 19:38-42 is says that aloe and myrrh were brought to the tomb ... A: The only people I know of who embalmed bodies were the ancient Egyptians. They did this because of ... | |
| Religion in Israel | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, I want know how much the Judaism in Israel is maintained today? Are the University ... A: Israel is a secular state, which means that it's laws are determined in a democratic way by a ... | |
| Occupations | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: What occupations did the people of Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth at the time of Jesus? A: The kind of occupations which people follow is affected by the kind of life people lived. Like any ... | |
| Keeping time in ancient Jerusalem | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My question has to do with keeping time and the way time was "announced" to the populace in ... A: I don't think that the cock crowing at sunrise was considered an efficient way to tell the time. ... | |
| The ethnology and terms of usage of the word "Judea" | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I and another disagree. He is a religious Jew. However he says that "Malchut Yehuda" means the ... A: The original expression in Hebrew is "Mamlechet Yehuda" îîìëú éäåãä the expression "Malchut Yehudah" ... | |
| Fruits & Vegetables Available in Jesus' Time | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to discover what fruits and vegetables would have been available at the market in Jesus' ... A: The main source of information about the different kinds of vegetables and fruits eaten in Judea ... | |
| Holy Land | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: is it true that all the three religions: islam,christianity and hinduism all originate from israel? ... A: It's very difficult to say categorically that all these religions began in Israel. This is the first ... | |
| Jesus a Kabbalist? | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I was told by the Kabbalah Center that Jesus was rejected by the Jews of his time for many reasons, ... A: I agree with you that kabbala is a secret knowledge. originaly sects existed in Judaism like the ... | |
| noah an incesturous man | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: if god saw fit to allow the population to re- start with the blood line of noah than what's the ... A: humans have evolved, culturally. In the days of Noah it was common practice to have incestuous ... | |
| Customs in Israel in Jesus' Time | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to set up a booth in a marketplace that is supposed to show contemporary Jewish culture ... A: lisa shalom, Your idea sounds great. all of the artifacts i know about are mentioned either in the ... | |
| Israel and Judaism | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: What relationship does the nation of Israel have to Jewish identity and faith? A: The answer to your question is very important for an understanding of the modern state of Israel ... | |
| evil eye | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: What is the evil eye and the hand usually in blue...? A: The eye in ancient superstitions in the Middle East has power to bring good or bad luck. When ... | |
| Nehemiah's wall | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: Recent excavation has shown the wall to be up to 5m. wide. Is there any reference to the height? ... A: It appears that you are quoting a midrash, a homiletic legend, and not the text of the Bible. This ... | |
| biblical worship dance | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what worship dance was called in biblical times? In the bible it just says they ... A: We can definitely say that dancing as a form of worship was only practiced by people who worshipped ... | |
| Samaritans | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know if the Samaritans were descendents of two different races. I have heard they ... A: The Samaritans are so called because they live in that part of the Land of Canaan known as Samaria. ... | |
| jews romans plastine and the british | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: did the jews and the palestinians live together in peace before, during and after the roman empire? ... A: There was no Central Palestinian governing authority in Palestine of before 1917. Palesinians didn't ... | |
| Jewish Music | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I used to work with a Jewish man in Wales who sang the most beautiful Jewish song. It is in fact the ... A: I would suggest that you find out where the man or his family came from before they settled in ... | |
| Memebership in the Ancient Jewish Faith | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: How did one become a Jew in Biblical times? Were conversions allowed, or did you have to be born ... A: Of course there were conversions to Judaism in Biblical times. The first person to convert to ... | |
| joseph | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: why wasnt joseph given land as an inheritance??? why was he not included in the division of land ... A: The Jewish Bible, especially the Book of Genesis, is an account of historic events, these begin with ... | |
| after life/ heaven and Hell | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: In the Jewish faith is there a heaven and a hell? ANSWER: The subject of souls going to heaven or ... A: Only the physical part of the person is over. God continues to exist. There is no description in the ... | |
| after life/ heaven and Hell | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: In the Jewish faith is there a heaven and a hell? A: The subject of souls going to heaven or hell is not mentioned in the Bible. Death is referred to as ... | |
| What Would be Christ's Opinion | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I am just wondering if the United States should become militarily involved in other countrie's ... A: Mike shalom, I agree with you that nations make war on ideological grounds. The opinion of the Bible ... | |
| Menorah | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I understand the symbols on the Menorah represent the twelve tribes, but can you tell me which ... A: The original Menorah, commanded by God in the book of Exodus 28:31, didn't have any symbols ... | |
| Aliyah | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I want make Aliyah in about two years,I'd like to know if is hard to find a job. I'm a visual ... A: Shalom Cleber, I think making aliyah is a great idea. Israel is a wonderful country to live in and ... | |
| tour guide | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Leon: coming to Israel in two weeks. I was wondering how much it cost to hire a car with driver. ... A: At present I'm free from the 1st July to the 8th and other dates also. If you do the 7 day program ... | |
| tour guide | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: Leon: coming to Israel in two weeks. I was wondering how much it cost to hire a car with driver. ... A: Please permit me to point out that most trips to Israel consist of a combination of various tours. ... | |
| Exodus and entrance into Palestine | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: By some estimates approximately three-million people left Egypt with Moses. Approximately how many ... A: I suggest you read the interesting discussion on the following web page regarding the number of Jews ... | |
| Hebrew translation | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I wanted to know how do you say the word twin in hebrew. Thank you ANSWER: the word is te-om. ... A: te-oma is the feminine form of te-om you would say otcha speaking to a male not otach May I suggest ... | |
| clothes and ways to travel | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: what did the people were in the time of Jesus and how did they travel? A: Daily life in Jesus time Dress and other aspects of daily life http://www.levantia.com.au/ For other ... | |
| meenings | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: Please tell me the meenings of these words. Jibrael,Izraeal,Meekaeel,Israfeel,these all are names of ... A: All of the words end in the name of God "El" the beginnings aren't usually clearly understood and ... | |
| Lifestyle during time of Jesus | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: What was the lifestyle during the time of Jesus? What time did they wake up, how many different ... A: Food wasn't easy to come by and most people grew their own food. This is clear from the fact that ... | |
| messiah | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: Does Judaism still expect a messiah to come? A: The word Messiah means "the anointed one". In other words the king. Since the days of Samuel the ... | |
| Burial Custom in Israel during Jesus time | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: Could you kindly describe in detail the burial custom/rite in Israel during Jesus time? Thank you! ... A: There were several forms of burial in the times of Jesus. First of all burial of the dead was ... | |
| Education in Israel | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Good day. My family and I are moving to Israel for a short time period (2 months)due to my wife's ... A: Michael shalom, I suggest you contact the ministry of education. They have a web site and shoul be ... | |
| Religion 2 | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: REPLY: -Can you further explain what you mean by “is known as fire worship.” and your ... A: Fire is elevated to the level of a god in Medieval Zoroastrianism (according to Albert de Jong p. ... | |
| Religion | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: But, I'd like to know: - Isn't it forbidden for one to learn of pagan religions, (read or hear of ... A: The Torah only forbids those who believe in God from practicing Pagan religions. This is in the 1st ... | |
| Religion | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: Q-Can you tell me who were the "Zorastrian priestly" caste (variously associated with interpretation ... A: The only priest I have heard about in Zoroastrians is Zarathustra. I believe there were others but ... | |
| Jewish way of Giving | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: So, what is the law of giving in modern Judaism verses early? Also, with the levitical law of ... A: Shawn shalom, The method for handling the tithing in the time of the Temple is discussed in very ... | |
| Jewish way of Giving | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I heard someone speak of giving a Terumah (1/40th)in the time of Aaron. Then a Bikkuwrah (10th) and ... A: Shalom, Thanks for your question. All three of these offerings are for the temple upkeep and for the ... | |
| type of Jewish footwear during time of Jesus | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I am writing a story and need the description of the type of footwear worn by a Jewish man during ... A: Sue shalom, Thank you for your question. Shoes in those days were like what we call sandals. You can ... | |
| Jewish burial customs | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: Gork. Can you you please tell me if anywhere in Jewish history that it is forbidden to cremate a ... A: Catherine shalom, There is no definite prohibition on cremation in Judaism. It certainly is not ... | |
| Zionism | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: Is Zionism a secular form of Judaism or a religious form, or both? Can you explain with historical ... A: Laurie shalom, Thanks for your question. The answer to your question depends on what you are ... | |
| Population of Jerusalem | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I am studying the times of Ezra and Nehemiah. Do you have any information about the population of ... A: Lynette shalom, Thank you very much for your question. One of the problems in determining the ... | |
| Israel | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: It seams your answer to the origin of Palestine is not as explained in Jimmy Carters new book. It ... A: Daniel shalom, I'm not aware how Mr. Carter explains the origin of Palestine. I would be interested ... | |
| Temple | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: With the Jews having been in control of Jerusalem for a number of years now, why haven't they ... A: Charles shalom, The Jews aren't united under a king and a priest as they were in the days when the ... | |
| contact you | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: You gave us a tour in Jerusalem in May which we thoroughly enjoyed. I recommend you to all our ... A: Harry and Robyn shalom, Thank you very much for your letter. I am happy to hear you enjoyed my tour ... | |
| Judism | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I am really interested in the Jewish religion, yet I know very little about it. What I am wondering ... A: Rebekka shalom, The first thing to understand about conversion to Judaism is that Judaism is against ... | |
| Jerusalem | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: What does Jerusalem have to do with Judaism? A: Katrina, shalom, Thank you for your question. The most fundamental belief in Judaism, the belief in ... | |
| flowers | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Please give me a list of flowers/plants that grew around Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth. Also ... A: Donna shalom, Israel has one of the highest density of various flower species in the world. The best ... | |
| Why anti-Semitism? | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Please don’t take offense from my question; but I’m just wondering why the Jewish religion and its ... A: There is never a good reason for hating someone and usually the reason is irrational and based on ... | |
| Ancient Israelites | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am doing an 8th grade paper on how the ancient Israelites (Biblical) have influenced American ... A: Wendy shalom, Basic laws such as laws against theft, murder, adultery, the Sabbath, honoring one's ... | |
| Israel | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I find it hard to believe that the Nation of Islam is trying to get into and destroy Israel and take ... A: Roger shalom, There are about 2 million Moslem citizens of Israel. I don't think that they are ... | |
| Origination of Palistine and Israel | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I am a practicing Christian and am somewhat familiar with the origin of Israel and the Abrahamic ... A: The origin of Palestine and the Palestinians. The name of the territory which the Palestinians ... | |
| Judaism | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: How has Judaism changed since its beginning? A: Jason, Your question is unusual in that many people think that Judaism, like other religions hasn't ... | |
| Jerusalem | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: I've been trying but can't find this info- how many Jews died during the siege and subsequent ... A: Shalom, Unfortunately the only figure we have is that of Josephus. Another figure he gives is 5000 ... | |
| Burial Practices | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: What were the burial practices used for body preparation during the time of Jesus? Also, can you ... A: Shalom, There are basically two laws in the Bible regarding the dead and their burial. Namely: 1) ... | |
| Conversions are done how? | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: I am a quarter Jewish, I want to get converted as my Dad(Who died when I was younger wanted me to). ... A: Zachary shalom, Judaism isn't a proselytising religion. Rabbis don't go out of their way to ... | |
| Jerusalem conflict | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: There has been a long conflict between arabs and jews over Jerusalem. Which most plausible historic ... A: Before I give you some historical details referring to Jewish presence in Jerusalem I would like to ... | |
| Israel | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: Greetings from a fellow expert. I am doing some research and wondered if you could point me in the ... A: Here are some websites whith maps of Israel in the various periods you mention. Please note that ... | |
| LEbanon | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: why is Iserial So dumb? The only reason i find is that they want to Obtain Lebanon for there own and ... A: Alec shalom, Many people are in flight today, some from Tsunamis in Indonesia, others from terrorist ... | |
Israel
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Leon Gork
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Expertise
I can answer questions on Jewish history and religion, especially the relationship between Judaism and other religions and questions about every aspect of Israel
Experience
I've been a tour guide for more than 25 years in Israel and I've taught Jewish History and Religion in various schools at high school level
Organizations
Israel Tour guides association
Education/Credentials
BA in comparitive Semitic Languages and 5 years of university study in Jewish philosophy
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