Bible Portico debuts maps in two new editions
Two new print editions of “Bible Portico,” a publication sponsored by the Saxum International Foundation, have been released in recent weeks. These new editions were made possible through the foundation’s collaboration with publishers in France and Hong Kong. The...
The prophet Jeremiah
The prophet Jeremiah was born in Anathoth, a small village in the kingdom of Judah, north of Jerusalem, within the territory populated by the tribe of Benjamin. He came from a priestly lineage, and his prophetic activity lasted more than forty years. He carried out...
Hanukkah: “The Festival of Lights”
Hanukkah, in Hebrew, means “dedication” or “inauguration.” The expression “hanukkat-bayt” is used, for example, to refer to a housewarming celebration. What Does Hanukkah mean to the Jewish people For over 2,000 years, Jews have...
Interview with Issa Anis Kassissieh: Santa in the Holy Land
Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you became known as Santa Claus the ambassador in the Ho Ho Holy Land? Issa Anis Kassissieh: My father used to be our Santa Claus at home every Christmas season to make us happy. I grew up in the Old City of...