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An educational novel for families recounting the Expulsion of the Sephardi Jews from Spain

Destitute yet persevering Sephardi Jewish refugees.
Plundering and vicious Berber pirates.
Hospitable Arabian caravan drivers.
Mysterious African traders and tribesmen.
Swindling Moroccan snake charmers.
Venetian artisans and merchants.
Ruthless Ottoman Turkish soldiers.
And a quest and an adventure from one end of the Mediterranean Sea to the other, and all the way to the land of Israel itself.

The epic saga and historical novels of Rabbi Schneur Zalman (the Alter Rebbe), Chabad-Lubavitch, the French Revolution, and Napoleon Bonaparte

Revolution has spread across both America and France. And among the Jews of eastern Europe, another “revolution” has spread like a fire – Chassidic Judaism. Faced with the dangers of political tumult as well as rising internal religious strife, Rabbi Schneur Zalman must overcome the challenges and perils that confront him and his new Chabad-Lubavitch sect.

An educational novel for young adults inspired by the legendary origins of the Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish) community

In the year 950 BCE, Princess Nikaulis II (“Nikki”), the daughter of King Solomon of Israel and Queen Makeda of Sheba, embarks on a perilous journey along with her best friend from childhood, Hoshea, an officer of Dan in the Israelite army. Together with the Sabean Africans who have embraced the Torah, they must face off with a dangerous and menacing foe, the Amalekite warlord infamously known as “The Red Ram.”

A podcast serving raw and uncut portions of life in the Holy Land

If you ever wanted to know more about Israel, Judaism, and Jewish history and culture in an engaging and entertaining format…
Mazal Tov!
You’ve come to the right place!
Join the banter with Sarai & Ben Kerido as they discuss every Israeli and Jewish topic imaginable in their dynamic podcast available here as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

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Acharei Mot – Kedoshim: Be holy, for I am holy.

(2-3 Minute Read) Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27 In the combined Torah parasha, or portion, of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, the Almighty elaborates on key details of the Torah formula of personal holiness. The Torah begins the narrative by emphasizing that the Eternal…

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Pesach: The Time of our Freedom

(3 – 4 Minute Read) The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, is one of the most monumental commemorations in Jewish life.  On this annual holiday, the Jewish people remember and acknowledge Yetziyat Mitzrayim, the “Exodus” of the early Jewish people…

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Tetzaveh: Holiness in Mind and Actions

(5 – 6 Minute Read) Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 As the narrative continues about Tabernacle construction and service in Tetzaveh, the Almighty further commanded Moses to instruct the Israelites to bring clear olive oil for lighting the lamps set up…

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Security Protocols for Jewish & Faith-Based Communities

February 16th, 2024 Sgt. Maj. Ben Kerido (Israel Defense Force Reserves) For a shareable or printer-friendly version, please CLICK HERE. A Serious Warning A large collection of both former and active law enforcement and government officials of all political leanings,…

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