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Since the destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE, the holy day of Yom Kippur has been observed with intense prayer and fasting. But the Bible mandates 15 specific sacrifices and many other rituals for Yom Kippur outlined in Leviticus chapter 16. This included the Kohen Gadol (high priest) wearing five different sets of garments, immersion in the mikvah (ritual bath) five times, and washing his hands and feet ten times. The temple service on Yom Kippur was the only time the Kohen Gadol entered the Kodesh Kedoshim (holy of holies) three times, the only day of...

Toronto-- Mark August 14, 2005 on your calendar as potentially momentous. It’s one day before Ariel Sharon’s planned removal of 8,000 settlers from the Gaza strip, a dramatic event no matter the outcome. Providing even more drama of a coincidental kind is Dr. Vendyl Jones. With the kind of credentials that make him one of the world’s most renowned experts on Qumran and the Land of Israel, Jones last month announced on Israel National Radio that he hopes to reveal the long-hidden site of the Ark of the Covenant "by August 14." Stirring human imagination down through the ages, the...

An unnamed Kabbalist has granted blessing to famed archeologist Dr. Vendyl Jones to uncover the Holy Ark of the Covenant. Jones plans to excavate the Lost Ark by the Tisha B’Av Fast this summer. The famed archaeologist, the inspiration for the “Indiana Jones” movie series, has spent most of his life searching for the Ark of the Covenant. The ark was the resting place of the Ten Commandments, given to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai, and was hidden just before the destruction of the First Temple. The Talmud says the Ark is hidden in a secret passage under the...

Dr. Vendyl Jones, the inspiration for the “Indiana Jones” series, told Israel National Radio that he is sure he will uncover the hidden Ark of the Covenant before the Fast of Tisha B’Av this summer. The explorer and teacher, who published a book in 1959 predicting the Six Day War based on his analysis of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt up until the First Temple Period, says that employing the same biblical analysis to modern times points to major events that will “turn the world right side up” this coming June. Dr. Jones left his post as a Christian pastor...

Noahide Archaeologist Vendyl Jones Passes Away Vendyl Jones – Noahide archaeologist... has passed away at the age of 80. He was most famous for his search for the Ark of the Covenant. Diagnosed with cancer of the throat seven months ago, in pain and unable to swallow, Jones was tended by his wife Anita during this period... In the 1950s, while serving as pastor in a Baptist church, he began to seek out the Jewish sources and references of the Christian gospels... He eventually became a Noahide, believing in the Judaic teaching that non-Jews must follow the seven specific Noahide...

Agudat B'nai Noach Ten men of different nations will take hold of the corner of a Jew saying: "Let us go with you, for we have heard you know Gd!" -- Zechariah 8:23 2005 Noachide Conference Labor Day Weekend September 2-5 Friday 7:30 pm -- Shabbat dinner Saturday, Sunday, and Monday sessions beginning at 9:00 am Monday's session will end at noon. Guest speakers include: Rabbi Benjamin Blech Rabbi Tzvi Aviner Adam Penrod Jack Saunders Rabbi Michael S. Bar-Ron Vendyl Jones Jim Long Miriam Ben-Yaacov Be on hand for a special lecture by Rabbi Michael S. Bar-Ron, voice of the...

Exclusive: Kabbalist Blesses Jones to Uncover Holy Lost Ark 23:39 May 18, '05 / 9 Iyar 5765 An unnamed Kabbalist has granted blessing to famed archeologist Dr. Vendyl Jones, to uncover the Holy Ark of the Covenant. Jones plans to excavate the Lost Ark by the Tisha B’Av Fast this summer.

Archeologist Vendyl Jones (The Real 'Indiana Jones') -- Presents 'Meet the Gorgons'Vendyl Jones is one of the world's foremost archeologists. He is said to be the model for the character "Indiana Jones." His web site linked here for those who are interested. He will be a guest tonight for a three hour interview on 'Coast to Coast AM' beginning at 11:00 PM Pacific Time Meet the GorgonsTonight's guest Vendyl Jones and his Institute have been involved in archaeological excavations in the state of Israel. Recently, evidence has surfaced that there was once a Greek temple in the city of Dor,...