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It is important for us to know that places in Israel have been around since the time of the Torah because it shows where our culture began.

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It is important to show that we have a history and deep culture and these places exist. It shows we are native to Israel and were the ones who established it. We may also uncover clues and messages from the torah by visiting and studying these places

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It is important that everyone should know that Israel is our home land and we shouldn’t have to fight for it because it is in the Torah and in certain studies of the land.

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It is important for us to know because we have fought long and hard for this land

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This is important because these places show the significance of our history. It's our homeland and we need to keep it that way. We keep the name to remember our history, and to show the the torah doesn't lie.

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It is important for us to know that places in Israel have been around since the time of the torah because it shows that we are proud of showing the torah. It shows that during the time of the torah was a very special time.

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It is important to know this because it is evident that Israel is holy and helps uncover what the torah really means

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This is important for us to know because after all the years we've fought over that land, it's not something to forget about. All of the tough times our race has been through has prospered through these areas.

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It is important to know that places in Israel have been around since the time of the torah because it shows that Israel is the homeland of the Jews.

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It is important for us and other people to know that places in Israel have been around since this time because it shows that this is where the Jewish people belong. Also, we could show the world that we are strong people and have been around for so long. It could also show how the stories in the torah are true and not made up, which some people believe.

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It is important to know that some places have been here since the times of the Torah because it shows how Israel has always been meant for the Jews and even with struggles we have managed to keep it ours.

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It is important for us to know that these places have been around for so long because it helps us uncover history and prove that it is our home land.

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It is so important because it helps prove that Israel is the Jewish homeland, and that we have been there for a very long time

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Look at the sources to see the various Biblical connections to Gush Etzion. Why is it important for us to know that places in Israel have been around since the time of the Torah?

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WHAT ARE OUR CONNECTIONS TO GUSH ETZION?

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WHAT ARE OUR CONNECTIONS TO GUSH ETZION?

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Jews went to visit the TEMPLE in Jerusalem 3 x a year.

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According to 1 Maccabees 6:43-46, Elazar attacked the king's elephant by stabbing his stomach and the elephant collapsed on Elazar and killed him.

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According to 1 Maccabees 6:43-46, Elazar attacked the king's elephant by stabbing his stomach and the elephant collapsed on Elazar and killed him.

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ואני בבאי מפדן מתה רחל...ואקברה שם בדרך אפרת הוא בית לחם
"When I came from Padda, Rachel died...and I buried her ther on the road to Efrat, which is Bethlehem.

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The Etzion Bloc is on the way from Jerusalem to the Biblical city of Hebron, where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Leah are buried.

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The Etzion Bloc is on the way from Jerusalem to the Biblical city of Hebron, where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Leah are buried.