Entries by Miriam

Carob Trees, the Bible, and Righteous Gentiles

August 6, 2018 /0 Comments/in /by

Carob Trees, the Bible, and Righteous Gentiles Sweet, nutritious carobs are a blessing in the bone-dry Holy Land summer. What’s more, they embody a message of hope and  striving for a higher level of humanity. Following my recent video blog from “carob land” a few weeks ago, here are my promised further thoughts on the […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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Carobs, John the Baptist and Righteous Gentiles

July 23, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

To subscribers and friends, shalom! I invite you to come with me on a short video visit to “carob land” as a companion to my recent blog. Watch and enjoy!        

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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King David’s Mother: She Stands for Us

May 18, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

King David’s Mother: She Stands for Us Shavuot (Pentecost), among its many aspects, is the traditional death date of King David. This is an opportunity to return to my theme “Of King David’s Women,” and this time, I want to tell you about David’s mother. She’s mentioned twice in the Bible, but like most of […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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Chickpeas and Parched Grain: the Lunch Date that Launched a Dynasty

May 8, 2018 /2 Comments/in , /by

Chickpeas and Parched Grain: the Lunch Date that Launched a Dynasty What’s the connection between an Israeli culinary favorite and women of Scripture? Our next major religious festival is Pentecost, on May 20. But in between is another holiday. No, not Lag B’Omer, which we marked last week, on the 33rd day between Passover and […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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The Budding Biblical Promise

April 12, 2018 /2 Comments/in , , /by

The Budding Biblical Promise   In memory of my late mother-in-law, Tamar Vamosh, a Holocaust survivor, who loved flowers, life and The Mikado I’d like to take a break in my series on the women in King David’s life and today, Holocaust Memorial Day, when sorrow over the past and worry over the future plague […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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This Passover, a Tiny, Inspiring Find

March 28, 2018 /1 Comment/in , , /by

This Passover, a Tiny, Inspiring Find When I saw the photo at right, provided to the press by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and archaeologist Eilat Mazar, my mouth dropped open. It’s as if reality raided my literary imagination (instead of the other way around!). There she is! The unnamed woman in this picture ponders […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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The Midwives of the Exodus: Yours, Mine or Ours?

March 21, 2018 /2 Comments/in , , /by

The Midwives of the Exodus: Yours, Mine or Ours? There are so many nameless women in the Bible, and yet the two midwives in the Exodus story who stood up to Pharaoh and saved the Israelite babies get two names each in ancient rabbinic literature. According to one account, the midwives’ names, Shiphrah and Puah […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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The Scroll – An Unforgettable Holiday Read

March 14, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

The Scroll – An Unforgettable Holiday Read Alright, Danessa, I’ll tell them! That’s my late mother, chief cheerleader in all my endeavors, whose passing we commemorate on Passover eve. Now that I’m working hard to help get the word out about my first historical novel, The Scroll, there she is, persistent as ever. You’ve got a […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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Of King David’s Women: Tamar, Symbol of Survival

January 24, 2018 /6 Comments/in , , /by

Of King David’s Women: Tamar, Symbol of Survival   The date palm speaks of justice and survival in the biblical world of #MeToo On this upcoming Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of Trees, my thoughts go to King David’s daughter Tamar, whose name means date palm. Tamar was raped, then scorned and cast out by […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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Of King David’s Women Part I: Abigail of Blessed Memory

January 8, 2018 /1 Comment/in , /by

Of King David’s Women Part I: Abigail of Blessed Memory In the Scriptural game of thrones, Abigail plays a key role in a surprise-filled plot. A strong woman of the Bible take the lead – again. Why start my series on the women in King David’s life with Abigail? She’s not his first wife (Michal) […]

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The Scroll is a multi-generational historical novel about the survivors of the famous last stand of the Jewish rebels of Masada against the Roman army. Its story line is drawn from a real archaeological find – the divorce document of a real-life woman named Miriam, issued at Masada.

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