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Expertise
I can answer questions on Jewish history and religion, especially the relationship between Judaism and other religions and questions about every aspect of Israel
Experience in the area
I've been a tour guide for more than 25 years in Israel and I've taught Jewish History and Religion in various schools at high school level
Organizations
Israel Tour guides association
Education/Credentials
BA in comparitive Semitic Languages and 5 years of university study in Jewish philosophy
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Recent Answers from Leon Gork
2012-01-09 Chickens prohibited in Jerusalem:
The cock crow was the signal for rising and saying one's prayers in the morning. In fact there is a beautiful blessing of very ancient Jewish tradition which goes like this: Blessed art thou o Lord our
2012-01-04 Chickens prohibited in Jerusalem:
Sorry I don't know of any such prohibition. Please tell me more about it, reference or something. Chickens are kosher and it doesn't seem likely that they were prohibited.
2011-09-26 1st century customs:
An answer to your question would require a book. There are many good books on the market on Jewish customs. These customes haven't changed much in 2000 years so a book on Jewish customs would be good for
2011-05-04 Jewish funeral customs in Jesus' time:
There is no prohibition, in Judaism, of children attending a funeral. A child under the age of 13 wouldn't be compelled to attend a funeral but a boy over the age of 13 would be obliged to attend. Attending
2011-04-30 post card:
You may write to Israel Philatelic Services Jerusalem Str. Jaffa Tel-Aviv requesing a postmark on a postcard from Nazareth or any other post office in Israel. You may also send them an e mail via their
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