The name shealtiel, meaning “I called upon God,” reflects his mission: to preserve the Davidic lineage and prepare the way for future redemption.
Numerical value of the name - 772: interpretation: a combination of divine perfection and deep mysticism linked to ideas of pacts or divine alliance.
an essential character in the continuity of the divine plan for Israel, embodying the promise that, despite trials, the line of David remains.
Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi (1510–1569), born in Lisbon, was a wealthy widow from a converso family. After fleeing the Inquisition, she settled in Constantinople where she lived as a free Jew. She used her fortune to rescue Marranos, finance yeshivas, and support the printing of Hebrew books. Through her influence with the Ottoman sultan, she obtained permission to settle Jews in Tiberias. She remains a major figure, considered the "Esther of her time" for her courage and commitment to the Jewish people.
Rabbi Yitzchak Levi of Berdichev (1740–1809), also known as Kedushat Levi, was one of the great masters of Hasidism. A disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, he became the rabbi of Berdichev in Ukraine, where he was known for his fervor in prayer and his immense love for the Jewish people. He always advocated forIsrael before Heaven, seeking to justify even the simplest. Author of the book Keduchat Levi, he develops profound teachings of Torah and Hasidut. His memory remains that of a tireless advocate ofIsrael and a tzaddik who saw the goodness in every Jew.
Hezekiah, King of Judah (c. 715–687 BC), son of King Ahaz, was one of the most righteous rulers in the Bible. He initiated religious reform by destroying idols and restoring the Temple service in Jerusalem. Faced with an Assyrian invasion, he placed his complete trust in God and experienced the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem. Deathly ill, he prayed and earned fifteen more years of life. His kingship remains a model of faith, piety, and courage for the people ofIsrael.
Zedekiah, the last king of Judah (597–586 BC), was placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Weak and easily influenced, he ignored the warnings of the prophet Jeremiah urging him to submit to Babylon to avoid catastrophe. After his revolt, Jerusalem was besieged and destroyed in 586 BC. The Temple burned, and the elite of the people were exiled. Zedekiah was captured, his sons executed, before he was blinded and imprisoned. His tragic reign marked the end of the Kingdom of Judah and the exile in Babylon.
Arnau d'Anglesola, descended from a noble Catalan Jewish family with Jewish roots, played a logistical and diplomatic role during the Third Crusade. Through his ties to Girona and the Crown of Aragon, he facilitated material support for the Catalan ports serving as bases for the expeditions. He also served as a mediator between Christian factions. His legacy illustrates the tension between faith, politics, and identity in the context of the Crusade and coexistence with Jews and Muslims in Spain. Through him, we see how the Crown of Aragon supported the Crusade with its resources without being on the front lines of the military.
Abraham Cresques (1325–1387), a Jewish cartographer from Majorca, is famous for directing the workshop that produced the Catalan Atlas (1375). A major work of medieval cartography, it accurately depicted Europe, Africa, and Asia, integrating Arab, Jewish, and Christian geographical knowledge. Under the protection of the King of Aragon, he foresaw the spread of his maps throughout Europe. His work demonstrates the central role of Jews in the transmission of scientific and geographical knowledge in the Middle Ages. He remains an emblematic figure of the "Majorcan circle," where science, faith, and commerce intersected.
15 August – 31 October 2020
15 August – 31 October 2020
15 August – 31 October 2020
The Bible announces that Jerusalem and the Temple will be restored as a universal spiritual center. Isaiah (56:7) prophesies: “My house will be a house of prayer for all peoples ". Kiddushies nourish messianic hope and connect the story ofIsrael to his future.
Kabbalah teaches: Kiddush, an act of sanctification, symbolizes the union of heaven and earth. Third Temple, this ritual will take on an eschatological dimension: a “ last Kiddush » accomplished by the Messiah and his family, definitively uniting the material and the divine.
The number 772, linked to the name Shaaltiel, evokes a "pact of return." It symbolizes Teshuva (return to God) and the restoration of an eternal covenant. The Third Temple will embody this collective return, marking the completion of a spiritual cycle and the opening of an era of universal light.
The Bible foretells that Jerusalem and the Temple will be restored as a universal spiritual center. Isaiah (56:7) prophesies, "My house will be a house of prayer for all peoples." Kiddushiya nourishes messianic hope and connects Israel's history to its future.
Kabbalah teaches that Kiddush, an act of sanctification, symbolizes the union of heaven and earth. In the Third Temple, this ritual will take on an eschatological dimension: a "last Kiddush" performed by the Messiah and his family, definitively uniting the material and the divine.
The number 772, linked to the name Shaaltiel, evokes a "pact of return." It symbolizes teshuva (return to God) and the restoration of an eternal covenant. The Third Temple will embody this collective return, marking the completion of a spiritual cycle and the opening of an era of universal light.
A family and identity pilgrimage, between Jerusalem and Hebron (Kiryat Arba), with accommodation, conferences, guided tours and moments of transmission. Chapter of pre-registration, visual teasing and community preparation around this great moment of return to the roots.
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