Feeling the 7 Species of the Holy Land On Your Skin
Nothing could connect you more to Israel than the fruit of the land itself. The seven species, called “shivat haminim” in Hebrew, are listed in the Bible as the seven agricultural products which bless the land of Israel.
Remains of Ancient Olive Oil Discovered in the Lower Galilee (PHOTOS)
The earliest evidence for the use of olive oil in the country, and possibly the entire Middle East, was revealed at an antiquities site in the Lower Galilee.
So You Think You Know Hanukka…
The Hellenists tried to destroy Judaism, we won, now pass me a jelly doughnut.
Archaeologists Unearth 2,800-Year-Old Farmhouse in Israel
The IAA announced this week that a 2,800-year-old farmhouse had been uncovered during excavations carried out prior to construction in the area of Rosh Ha’ayin in central Israel.
Israel and the Diaspora
Jews have had a Diaspora at least since the middle of the sixth century before the common era.
Meet the Ambucycle: Saving Lives in Israel, Two Wheels at a Time (VIDEO)
Hearing a siren wail while walking through the streets, one may expect to see an ambulance whizzing by.
Prime Minister Kicks Off Hanukkah in Israel with IDF
Celebrating the first night Hanukkah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered with soldiers of the IDF to light the first candle of the menorah and kick off the holiday.
US to Veto Palestinian Push for Statehood in UN
The Palestinians are expected Wednesday to submit a draft resolution to the United Nations setting a two-year timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from lands they want for their own independent state.
All About That Neis
The Maccabeats are back this year with a new Hanukkah hit styled after the pop song “All About that Bass” by Meghan Trainor.
Sufganiyot for Soldiers: Spreading Hanukkah Joy to Israel’s Modern Day Maccabees
When it comes to Israel and the IDF, these two customs have become juxtaposed with an atmosphere of giving back and saying thank you in a very sweet way.