Jewish Heritage

From its first mention in the Bible until today, Hebron has always been central to the Jewish people. It is where our first forefather Abraham lived and where the first registered purchase of Land in Israel was recorded, the sale of the Cave of Machpela which Abraham paid Efron the Hittite 400 shekels for. This Cave would be where our beloved foremother Sarah would be buried along with the rest of our forefathers and foremothers, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Rebbeca, and Leah. Also known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs, there isn’t a day where buses from all over Israel aren’t...

Jerusalem’s Treasures Revealed The Western Wall refers to the wall which is the last remaining wall of the Second Temple. This wall is a tangible connection to thousands of years of holiness and biblical ancestry. Every day, thousands of people visit the Wall to pray, reflect, and make personal requests of God for the health and healing of their loved ones, to find their soul mates, for success, and whatever is in their hearts. For many, The Western Wall is where the connection to God is at its strongest. On Shabbat and the Jewish Festivals, a different atmosphere takes hold...

Batya told us that her and her husband had always been interested in living in Judea and Samaria. “When we first got married, we lived in Bat Ayin , but then we moved to Tsfat and then we found ourselves back here in the Shomron again… It’s one of the most beautiful places in Israel,” Batya tells us. Batya continued to tell us about the ‘why’ that brought her and her family to Samaria. “I could have lived my life in San Diego, California working as a nurse and making a lot more money, but I believe that being here...

In an exclusive Lev Haolam interview with David, we asked him why he chose to live, work and establish his family in Hebron, David responded “the simple answer that I give is that it’s in the Bible. I open the Bible and tell them about the holy forefathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and about all of the high mountainous areas around us – the places that our forefathers grew up in.” “After 2000 years of exile, it is impossible to think of everything that has been accomplished since then. Suddenly millions of Jewish people from all over the world returned...

2,000 Years Old and counting. This is the Western Wall! The Second Temple stands proudly in Jerusalem. Yet King Herod decides to make his Temple even grander and begins a vast expansion project of the Temple Mount. The Western Wall forms one of the retaining walls that surround the Temple Mount. The Romans besieged Jerusalem and destroyed the Holy Temple. However, the outer wall, today known as the retaining wall, survives. Why would the Romans leave it standing? They wanted a tangible reminder that the mighty Roman Empire had succeeded in destroying the Holiest structure in all of Judaism. And...

Enhance your Seder meal with Lev Haolam’s authentic products, making your Passover celebration rich in meaning, symbolic foods, and connection to Jewish heritage. The Spiritual Meaning of the Passover Seder Meal The Passover Seder meal is more than just a meal; it is a sacred ritual that unites families in reflection on the story of the Exodus. As the first event of the eight-day Passover holiday, the Seder marks a time for Jewish families to connect with their heritage, celebrate their freedom, and reaffirm their faith. This meaningful meal centers around the retelling of the Exodus story and the consumption...