Tell Yahudiyeh Black Burnished Terracotta Juglet This practice prevents ritual impurity

This practice prevents ritual impurity and protects the fragile parchment

The first complete text of this blessing is found in the 9th-century Siddur of Rav Amram

during which a small flask of oil miraculously lasted eight days

During the rule of John Hyrcanus II (63-40 BCE)

Many Jews traditionally donate 10% of their income through "ma'sar kesafim" and make special contributions during significant events

Tell Yahudiyeh Black Burnished Terracotta Juglet This practice prevents ritual impurityLeontopolis (Egyptian: Ney ta hut) is the Greek name for the modern site of Tell el Yehudiye or Tell el Yahudiya (Egyptian Arabic: Jewish Mound). This ancient city was located in Lower Egypt's 13th nome, along the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, and is known for its distinctive pottery, Tell el Yahudiyeh Ware. In the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor (180145 BC), the exiled Jewish priest Onias IV founded a temple modeled after Jerusalems. The Hebrew colony