Fast Fact
When Joshua led the Israelites into the Land after 40 years in the desert, the Mishkan (Tabernacle) was initially placed at Gilgal. Later, they built a stone structure at Shiloh and placed the Mishkan’s curtains over it. That sanctuary stood for 369 years, the ruins of which are visible today at Tel Shiloh. The synagogue of the nearby modern Shilo in Samaria resembles the ancient Mishkan.
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The IDSF’s Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi visits Joshua’s altar at Gilgal, between Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, and discusses the findings there that offer scientific proof of the biblical narrative of the Exodus from Egypt.
The IDSF’s Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi visits the site of ancient Shilo and connects it to the security of the modern State of Israel.
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