News for Philistines Shimshon, a lesson for all timeThe laws of a Nazarite in this week's reading are one reason the Haftorah is about Shimshon (Samson) the Nazarite, but the connection is much deeper than a simple comparison. Pal-Arabs are counterfeitWhy is there no ‘Palestinian’ rebel group mentioned in ancient Roman history, as for example the Jewish Zealots are? Ancient bones cast new light on Goliath's peopleExcavation at ancient cemetery in southern Israel unearths fascinating insights into the biblical Philistines. Basic Societal NormsAmalek breached all the norms of civilized humanity. A Jewish Perspective on HamasAncient Jewish history can put the present into perspective and enable us to take the long view, but not everything has a precedent. Confusing The World With the Facts on "Palestine"Palestine is a geographical area, not a nationality. Holy Site Desecration Traced to Philistine EraPA Arabs are not the first to desecrate holy sites. Archaeologists discover Philistines may have done the same 3,100 years ago. |
