Domesticated Animals of the Exodus
The Hebrews had cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, dogs, and birds of various kinds. Whether they graze on grass, shrub, or manna, the animals do need to graze daily. And drink…
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Exodus Travelers: How Many Were There?
As a followup to Imagine Yourself in a Crowd, let’s explore the numbers of people (etc) involved in the Exodus. Torah states: The children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to…
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The Road to Succoth
The Exodus begins on Nissan 15. They make it to Mount Sinai on Sivan 1, 44 days later. After the crossing of the Red Sea and before Mount Sinai we…
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Finding North in the Ancient World
Question: Would a modern-day teen, trained in using the north star for directions when camping/hiking, notice a difference in how the “north star” (Polaris) works when transported suddenly to 1313…
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