How to be delightful (a lesson in lipstick)
My 15-year-old resident makeup expert is skilled not only in the art of cosmetics, but also in that of a finely tuned compliment. If only she were running the world
Abbas sets November date for Palestinian National Council elections despite Hamas leading in polls
Abbas, who has held the presidency of both the PA and the PLO since 2005, said elections would occur “wherever possible, both inside and outside Palestine, to ensure the broadest possible participation of the Palestinian people wherever they reside.”
From the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount: Jerusalem’s pilgrimage road reopens
For the first time since the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, visitors can now walk the full length of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, a street that once carried multitudes of Jews ascending from the Pool of Siloam toward the Holy Temple, during the Second Temple period.
Learn about Tu B’Shvat with Bible Plus
The Hebrew calendar does not begin just once. It resets four times a year, each “New Year” marking a different aspect of life. One of the most intriguing is Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for Trees, a quiet date tucked into the heart of winter.
Genetics determines when you die, Israeli study proves—Messianic era promises to rewrite that code
According to biblical prophecy, particularly in the Book of Isaiah, the lifespan of humanity in the Messianic Age is expected to increase dramatically, reversing the decline in longevity that followed the Flood.
Netanyahu is correct: Gaza cannot be rebuilt until Hamas is disarmed
The terrorist group has demonstrated a consistent ability to transform civilian goods into weapons, turning humanitarian aid into a force multiplier for violence against Israel.
Anastasi I papyrus renews debate over Nephilim and Anakim
The renewed attention to this papyrus is a reminder that the biblical record stands uncomfortably close to the historical memory of Israel’s neighbors—and that as the end of days draws nearer, the ancient world may be less buried than many assume.
This is how American students learn to hate Israel
When the history of the post–October 7 explosion of Israel-bashing and antisemitism on American college campuses is written, historians will not need to look far to understand how students were radicalized against Israel before ever stepping into a college lecture hall.
Ancient stone vessels and the Sanhedrin: why the modern Knesset must champion the Third Temple
This archaeological treasure forces an unavoidable question: Can the Knesset truly claim to be the heir of the Sanhedrin while ignoring the institution that made the ancient court legitimate—the Temple in Jerusalem?
The Jewish people are not fragile
It is difficult to argue that Christians wearing tzitzit, using Hebrew names, or misunderstanding korban Pesach constitute an existential threat to the Jewish people.