Israel’s 75th Birthday – 5 days to go, 5 Famous Israeli Street Names and the People Behind them
Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the street names in Israel’s cities and towns?
Obama’s revisionist ‘Promised Land’
Former Knesset Member Dov Lipman: “In his new memoir, the former U.S. president misleads readers in a way that will forever shape their negative perspective of the Jewish state.”
Hiking Through History – Gilboa
In Israel, history, hikes, and beauty are just around the corner!
Fabled ‘Sea People’ May Be Israel’s Biblical Arch-Nemesis the Philistines
A 3,200-year-old text that lay undeciphered for 140 years describes the military campaign of the fabled ‘Sea People’ and the downfall of the Hittites.
Rare Turn-of-the-Century Color Photos of Jerusalem Reveal Holy City’s Simple, Ancient Glory
A collection of historical photos of Jerusalem, curated by Israel’s National Library, show the holy city in an entirely new light: that of color.
Historic Record Confirms These 53 Biblical Figures Once Walked the Earth
Mykytiuk has established that the existence of at least 53 people described in the Bible is confirmed by the historical record.
New Book On Palestinian History: 120 Blank Pages
A book published last week is intended to be the final word on the subject of Palestinian history. The product of extensive research, the result is quite impressive: 120 blank pages.
On the Heels of Hanukkah: The Biblical Significance of a Rare Underwater Find
“As Jews all over the world celebrate Hanukkah, we remember that the ancient Greeks are long gone and the Jewish people continue to live on,” Segal said with a smile.
Gush Etzion Jewish-Palestinian Gathering Points to Love Between Esau and Yaakov
“Peace between our peoples must grow from the bottom up and only we can break the walls of alienation and hatred that have been put up between us.”
Unique 1,600-Year-Old Roman Pottery Workshop Discovered in the Galilee
“One can learn a lot during a history lesson in school, but there’s nothing like actually holding history in one’s hands.”