Simon says: "Let's find out about doves in the Land of Israel"
The dove
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Simon says: "Let's find out about doves in the Land of Israel"
The dove appears over 50 times in the Bible; the Hebrew word for dove, "yonah," is thought to come from a word meaning "to mourn" - & it's actually an imitation of the dove's mournful cooing sound.
In Jewish tradition, the Talmud teaches: "Just as a dove is saved only by her wings, so Israel is saved only by the mitzvot" (Talmud Brachot 35b)
The Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim Rabbah) captures the enduring loyalty between the Jewish people & G-d: "Just as the dove never changes its mate, so Israel has never exchanged G-d for another"
Noah's Ark: the dove brought back an olive leaf, signaling hope & new beginnings after the flood
Doves are often used in Israeli art & symbolism, often paired with the Magen David to represent how Israel's strength is guided by its desire for peace.
Several dove species call Israel home:
*Rock Dove, breeds along coastlines, the Jordan Valley & highlands
*Ring Dove (Wood Pigeon), found in the forests of Gilead & Carmel
*Laughing Dove, a common species across Israel, often quite tame in populated areas
Doves are known for their mating rituals: courtship begins with a noisy flight by the male, followed by a graceful glide with outstretched wings. After landing, he approaches the female with a puffed-out chest, bobbing head & loud calls!
Males select the nest site but nest building is a team effort; the male brings twigs & the female constructs the nest
There are usually 2 eggs per clutch, laid on alternate days & both parents take turns incubating for about 14 days.
Baby doves are fed "crop milk" - a nutrient-rich secretion from the parents that's high in protein & fat
Doves eat fallen seeds from grasses & other plants; small insects like termites & beetles.
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Two Miracle Dove Stories: From Gaza 2014 and Yom Kippur War 1973 - well worth reading
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