Israel: A Different Reason to Be Thankful

This week marks a special milestone and anniversary in the history of modern Israel and Israel’s rebirth as the nation-state of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.
Report: US Recruited 1,000 Nazis as Cold War Spies

Morality took a back seat to perceived security concerns during the Cold War as US intelligence agencies employed at least 1,000 Nazis as spies, a new book published this week says.
Historic Justice: A Kurdish State Now

The borders of most of the Arab countries east of the Mediterranean were delineated in the period following WWI, on the ruins of the Ottoman Empire.
3,300-Year-Old Possible Ritual Site Uncovered at Tel Burma

A 3,300-year-old building has been uncovered at the Tel Burma archaeological site near Kiryat Gat, and evidence suggests it may have been used as a worship site.
2,000-Year-Old Inscription Dedicated to Hadrian Sheds Light on Jerusalem’s History (PHOTOS)

A rare archaeological find was recently discovered in Jerusalem.
With Armenian Orphan Rug, Obama Stumbles Again On Genocide

After nearly a year of protests, the Obama administration has finally agreed to permit a rug connected to the Armenian genocide to be publicly displayed.
National Library of Israel Digitizes Rare Manuscript Page

In the spirit of the High Holy Day season, the National Library of Israel has digitized the last known remnant of one of the world’s oldest Jewish prayer books.
Ancient Ritual Bath with WWII Graffiti Uncovered by Archaeologists

Two interesting discoveries were made recently at Ha-Ela Junction near Beit Shemesh.
The Connection Between the Bible and the Land of Israel

What is it about the Bible that continues to inspire people over 3,000 years after it was written?
When Sounding the Shofar Was a Crime in Jerusalem

There is no more powerful sound than the blast of the Shofar.