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Posted on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Alexander Yannai – Conqueror, Builder, Soap Opera Star

Alexander Yannai is one of the best known of the Hasmonean kings; perhaps this is because of his conquests, many buildings (some of which remain…

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Posted on July 8, 2021

Liberal Arts and Sciences

There's an assault these days against the type of liberal arts education I enjoyed at the University of Pittsburgh. I majored in Philosophy because it…

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Posted on December 31, 2020

Dead Sea Scrolls and the Beginnings of Christianity

At this time of year, Jesus' birth is celebrated around the world by Christians.  His birth is part of the legacy which would result in…

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Posted on June 4, 2020May 14, 2020

Wine Festival in Qumran

We have just finished the counting of the Omer - 49 days between the bringing of the barley harvest starting on the day after the…

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Posted on May 27, 2020March 16, 2020

Wheat, Wine, Olives

In the Bible, seven species are listed as being indigenous to Israel: Grapes, Olives, Pomegranates, Figs, Dates, Wheat and Barley. Of these, three are considered…

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