“King of Fun” Stewart Rahr Donates 50 Ambucycles to United Hatzalah

JERUSALEM – Stewart Rahr, a.k.a “The King of Fun”, surprised a jubilant group of United Hatzalah supporters by quadrupling his initial donation of 12 life-saving ambucycles at a ceremony held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28. The self-made billionaire, 67, from New York donated 50 ambucycles worth $1.3 million during a dedication ceremony on the […]

The Many Faces of the Humans of Israel (Photos)

One of the world’s most popular blogs and Facebook page is called “Humans of New York” (HONY). Photographer Brandon Stanton walks around the streets of New York City, photographing and interviewing people. Usually, Brandon asks the people he photographs to share a small tidbit of their life, give a piece of advice, or tell them […]

Discovering Jerusalem for the First Time

When was the last time you saw something for the first time? Watch this fabulous video of a group of Australian students removing their blindfolds and seeing the Western Wall for the first time.

Israel Implements Protective Measures for Holy Sites Against Earthquakes

As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is a famous and familiar symbol to residents and tourists who pass through Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate. The ancient citadel compound contains at least 2,000 years’ worth of history dating back to the First Temple period. But the symbolic structure, among other […]

Postcard from Jerusalem

This modern development has changed the face of Jerusalem! Watch this upbeat glimpse into the transformed streets of the holy city.

Miraculous Treasure Discovery in Jerusalem

Not that you needed convincing, but it’s so amazing to hear of archeological discoveries that correlate with biblical descriptions of Solomon’s kingdom in Jerusalem. This phenomenal video takes you on site to see the gold treasure unearthed.

Questioning Ariel Sharon’s Legacy

Sondra Baras

Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon passed away Saturday afternoon.  It is an opportunity to review the life and legacy of this man who for so much of Israel’s history held positions of leadership and influence.  Beginning in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948, Sharon distinguished himself on the battlefield, rising to become one of Israel’s […]

Ariel Sharon: A Look Back in Images

Ariel Sharon, Israel’s 11th prime minister, passed away January 11th at the age of 85. Ariel Sharon (left) and David Ben-Gurion in 1957. Ariel Sharon with soldiers of his Unit 101 Ariel Sharon (top row, second on left) with his unit headed by Moshe Dayan Ariel Sharon leading his soldiers, 1973 Ariel Sharon, October 1973 […]