There are those who claim, with legitimate grounds, that the origin of the mourning practices associated with the Omer can be traced back to the Crusades, a period of riots and persecution. The Torah commands us to count fifty days between Passover and Shavuot, but there is no mention in the Torah of the mourning Read More
Read MoreFor almost everyone a city is just the place where one lives and works. But for centuries, poets have described cities as mothers who look after their children and even weep for them
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Zion Evrony, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, shares his thoughts with ZENIT on recent events in the region and the Pope’s upcoming visit, May 24-26. ZENIT: What is your view on the attacks of vandalism on holy sites in Jerusalem? Evrony:The Christian community in Israel enjoys full freedom of religion and worship. Israel respects and Read More
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