A Bible Rap
From a music group that puts a modern yet authentic spin on the words of the Bible, here is an exciting way to see the words of the Bible come to life, with their newest song, “Binding of Isaac.”
Jerusalem’s Best-Kept Secret
More than 10,000 species of plants can be found at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, a peaceful green oasis in a busy city. Guests can wander along a Bible Path and learn about a tree planted by Abraham, and other greenery mentioned in the Bible.
Archaeologists Suggest Error in Bible with New Find
Recently published research conducted by Erez Ben-Yosef and Lidar Sapir-Hen of Tel-Aviv University suggests camels may not have been in domestic use in Israel and its surroundings until the 10th century BCE. Â According to the press release issued by the university, this calls into question biblical accounts of our forefathers owning camels. The two archaeologists […]
PA Negotiator Claims Palestinians Descended from “Biblical Canaanites”
Despite tense moments this weekend in which Israel responded negatively to his veiled threats, its government is cautiously prepared to accept a framework agreement for further peace talks put forward by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Â It may be irrelevant, however, as the Palestinian Authority is expected to reject the proposal. On Saturday, at […]
Returning to Tradition: Biblical Names Trending in U.S. for 2014
This year’s popular names are anything but new. Trending names for the coming year are right out of the Bible.   According to data collected by popular baby name site BabyNames.net, biblical names have been popular over the past decade, but more obscure choices are gaining in popularity. Names like Joshua, Noah, Michael, Abigail, Hannah and […]
Overwhelming Number of Israelis Own a Bible, View Bible Education as Important
Even if they do not routinely open them, a recent poll shows that the overwhelming majority of Israelis own a bible and view bible education as an important part of the school curriculum. Â According to the Smith Research poll, commissioned by the Bible Lands Museum, 93% of respondents keep bibles in their homes, including 87% […]
2,000 Year Old Techelet Fabric Discovered in Israel
A rare find has been revealed by the Israel Antiquities Authority this week. Scientists have confirmed that a 2,000 year old fabric was dyed using extract from the murex snail. Archaeologists in Israel have found thousands of pieces of fabric from the Roman period in the Judean Desert, the Negev, and the Arava region. However, […]
Israeli and Italian Libraries To Collaborate To Digitize Jewish Texts
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand for ever. (Isaiah 40:8) Israel’s National Library, located on the campus of Hebrew University in Jerusalem, reached an agreement last week to produce high-definition images of one of the world’s premier collections of Judaic manuscripts, according to The Times of Israel. […]
Be Inspired by Hebron
Hebron, the holiest place in the world after Jerusalem, is mentioned throughout the Bible. In this one-minute video you will get a glimpse of its holiness and of the work of the Hebron Fund which does so much to upkeep the city and its holy sites. Click here to learn more about the Hebron Fund.
How to Wear a Tallit
A tallit, the Jewish prayer shawl, is an integral part of the morning prayer service, and a commandment in the Bible. But how do you do put it on? Find out in this informative video.