It never ceases to amaze me to hear from others how as soon as they got to Shiloh, they knew that they had to live here. Obviously, it's not a universal reaction or there would be thousands and thousand of residents. Also, some people don't act on their feelings. Chazal, our Sages, say that it's not that Avraham Avinu, Our Forefather Abraham, was the first person G-d spoke to about going to "the Land I will show you," it's just that he was the first one to listen and obey.
Yesterday, when my friends and I talking about the aura we feel in Shiloh, we discussed the expanse of Land which it covers. It's not like going to some tomb we must touch, or the Kotel, the Western Wall. Some of us "feel Shiloh" from the area of Tapuach to the north, just west of Ariel and south until Waadi Charamiya.
Yes, Shiloh was the Capital City of pre-Jerusalem Biblical History. We feel privileged to be living in such a richly spiritual place. So, here in Shiloh we prayed for our Nation, our families.
G-d willing, on Sunday, August 31, Rosh Chodesh Ellul, 9:45am, we'll be back together at Tel Shiloh. Please try to join us.
Tel Shiloh is open for visitors at all times. For more information call the Tourist Office, 02-994-4019.
There is, also, a Coffee Shop--Gallery. Snacks, photos, art work and souvenirs are for sale. Meals for groups can be arranged.
