In the US, COVID decreased prayer attendance but increased levels of faith
The Survey Center on American Life teamed up with researchers at NORC at the University of Chicago to measure religious affiliation and attendance both before and after the pandemic.
Walk Like an Israeli
Why a Jew’s visit to the holiest Jewish site provokes outrage.
Evangelicals in Nazareth celebrate Christmas by building bridges between faiths
Some 80,000 Muslim, Jewish, and Christian spectators came to Nazareth to watch the 40th annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. Nazareth, believed to be the childhood home of Jesus, is Israel’s largest Christian city. Taking part in the procession for the second year in a row was also the “Home of Jesus The King Church” Established […]
The Christian population in Israel is growing
Christian population in Israel is growing, making the Jewish state the only place in the Middle East in which this is happening. Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released a report on Christmas eve 2022 documenting the status and condition of Christians in Israel. The total number of Christians living in Israel was approximately 183,000, representing […]
Israeli leaders send Christmas greetings to Christians all over the world
Ahead of Christmas, several Israeli leaders sent out their greetings for the holiday to Christians in Israel and all over the world. “From the holy city of Jerusalem, I wish Christian communities in the Holy Land and around the world a very Merry Christmas!” tweeted Israeli president Isaac Herzog, who sent out the message also […]
The Hijacking of Christmas in the Holy Land: Inside the Infamous Palestinian Santa Stunts
His image is based on Saint Nicholas, the 4th Century Christian who devoted his life to giving generously to the poor. Therefore, Santa Claus — or Father Christmas — is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of Christianity and Christmas. Yet, in the West Bank where the number of Christians has precipitously declined in recent years […]
How will Christians celebrate Christmas in the Holy Land?
While Jewish holidays in Israel are spectacular, marked by public events and widespread celebration, many Christians come to Israel specifically to celebrate Christmas in the Holy land. For them, it represents an irreplaceable experience. The winter season in Israel is markedly different than in the US. Christians make up less than 2% of the population […]
Jewish and Christian identities both under attack, Religious Zionist lawmaker tells Christian group
Jewish and Christian identities are both under attack and the alliance between Christians and the State of Israel should be strengthened, Religious Zionist Member of Knesset Ohad Tal said while addressing the Christian Media Summit organized by the Government Press Office on Wednesday. “I believe that our greatest challenge today, Jews and Christians, is the […]
Christian Media Summit begins with ICEJ leader warning Netanyahu
After a pandemic respite of two years, the sixth annual Christian Media Summit began on Sunday. The summit has already presented one surprise, hinting at potential pitfalls in Christian-Jewish relations. The Israel Government Press Office has been hosting the event to foster better understanding and strengthen the friendship between Christians around the world and the […]
Golden menorah donated by German Christians still looking for a permanent home
Three years ago, a group of devout Christians gifted a golden menorah to Israel to “return the stolen light of the Temple” and to do a partial “tikkun” on the Holocaust. Like the original Menorah in the Tabernacle, the golden menorah has yet to find a permanent home. In 2018, a group of 12 Christians […]
