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baptism

History; Israeli history

In earliest Christianity, the rite of ritual immersion in water that initiated a person into the Christian church. The roots of baptism can be found in the Jewish purification ...

calendar

History; Israeli history

In general, Christianity operates on a "solar" calendar based on the relationship between the sun and the earth (365.25 days per year). The main Christian observances are Easter, ...

shofar

History; Israeli history

In Jewish worship, a ram's horn sounded at Rosh Hashanah morning worship and at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, as well as other times in that period during the fall.

Operation Accountability

History; Israeli history

In July 1993, Hezbollah and Palestinian groups in Southern Lebanon were firing Katyusha rockets into Israel’s security zone and into northern Israel. On July 25, Israel launched ...

Khan Yunis Raid of 1955

History; Israeli history

In late August 1955, Egyptian Fedayeen attacks from Gaza against Israeli civilians in Tehovot and Rishon le-Zion intensified and ended in 11 deaths and numerous injuries and ...

Operation Fact

History; Israeli history

In May 1949, towards the end of Israel’s War of Independence, Israeli forces reached the port city of Eilat, thus acquiring access to the Red Sea.

Yom Kippur War

History; Israeli history

In October 1973, Syrian and Egyptian forces, assisted by other Arab nations, launched a surprise attack on Israel on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews. Although ...