Join us at the museum for the book launch of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom on Thursday March 19th, from 7:30pm until 10pm (adults only), and buy an autographed copy at a discount! Or order by phone at 073-213-1662 or online at www.BiblicalN... read more
We are soon heading for a total eclipse of the sun. Nearly two millennia ago, the Sages of the Talmud stated that solar eclipses indicate a period of Divine retribution for various sins: “At the time when the sun is eclipsed, it is an unfavorable pe... read more
As Passover approaches, we had an emergency at The Biblical Museum of Natural History with one of our hyraxes. Hyraxes are very unusual mammals; they superficially resemble large groundhogs, but are actually most closely related to elephants! Called shafa... read more
The following essay, by museum director Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, was published in The Jerusalem Post In July 2016, Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki spoke at an Arab League summit in Mauritania, and called to sue the British go... read more
TURKEY, THE TRADITIONLESS BIRD Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin The turkey’s status as a kosher bird is one of the most fascinating stories in the history of kashrut. The Torah lists 24 types of birds that are not kosher; whatever is not in that list, is kosher.... read more
The recent spectacular events at the United Nations with Nikki Haley and the State of Israel were not just a political drama. At another level, there has been a wildlife drama playing out. In 1755, Voltaire attacked the authenticity of Scripture, referrin... read more
By Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin Director, The Biblical Museum of Natural History In his youth, King David proved his heroism by slaying a lion. He went on to put his life on the line for the Jewish People and become a hero for all Israel. Three thousand year... read more
By Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, founder and director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History I have a skeleton in my closet. I’ve been keeping this secret from many, many people. And I think that my reasons are absolutely justifiable. But in light of ... read more
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