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Why Is the Holy Land Always at War? The Spiritual Roots of an Ancient Conflict
Why has Israel—and Jerusalem in particular—been at the center of conflict for thousands of years?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s fascinating perspective on the deeper historical and spiritual roots of the conflicts surrounding the Holy Land.
Tracing the story back to Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, and Esau, we explore how ancient family tensions evolved into larger religious and ideological struggles—and why Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have all remained deeply connected to Israel and Jerusalem.
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