Israel Releases First Prisoners as Peace Talks Resume
Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemy whom the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things; and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee (Deuteronomy 28:48) On Tuesday morning, the Israeli High Court of Justice rejected […]
Tour of the Nahalat Shiva Neighborhood
Take a tour of Nahalat Shiva, one of Jerusalem’s most charming neighborhoods in the heart of downtown. When you are there, don’t forget to stop by ‘Tmol Shilshom’, a cafe which is the home to many cultural events such as book signings, poetry readings and more.
Israel Plans to Build New Homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem
All the commandment which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD swore unto your fathers (Deuteronomy 8:1) Despite the ongoing peace negotiations taking place in Washington, Israeli Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel promised to continue […]
Experience Jerusalem’s Colors
The annual outdoor International Jerusalem Arts and Crafts Fair, commonly known as “Hutzot HaYotzer” is certainly one of Jerusalem’s highlights of the summer if not the entire year. The venue is perfect – just at the foot of the Old City, in the Sultan’s Pool valley and surrounding areas. Visitors stroll from stand to stand, […]
The Top 5 Modern Songs With Biblical Verses
Just because it is called “Modern” music doesn’t mean it is void of ancient roots. Let’s take a look at the top five modern tunes with biblical influence: 5. Leonard Cohen-Hallelujah The word Hallelujah appears countless times in Psalms, including at the end of Psalm 104, which the Jews recite at the end of morning […]
Israel Antiquities Authority Unveils Crusader-Era Hospital
“Jerusalem remembereth in the days of her affliction and of her anguish all her treasures that she had from the days of old” (Lamentations 1:7) An ancient hospital in the Old City of Jerusalem which was unearthed by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in March, was open to the public for the first time on Sunday. The hospital, which contains […]
Seeing-Eye Glasses
An Israeli has invented seeing-eye glasses, allowing the blind to read! “See” a BBC reporter test the eyeglasses around a Jerusalem neighborhood in this interesting news story.
Barcelona Soccer Stars visit Christian, Jewish Holy Sites
“And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the fathers’ houses of your brethren the children of the people” (2 Chronicles 35:5) Visiting soccer players from the famous Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona, including international soccer star Lionel Messi, visited both Christian and Jewish holy sites on their visit to Israel over […]
Congress Submits Bill to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
“For Zion’s sake will I not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her triumph go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a torch that burneth.” (Isaiah 62:1) Five congressmen from across the political spectrum have come together to introduce a bill this week which would recognize Jerusalem as […]
Jerusalem Segway
In order to get around the streets of Jerusalem, Israeli tour guide Assaf Polivoda had a novel idea: offering tours of Jerusalem’s narrow alleyways and streets aboard a self-balancing, zero-emissions personal transportation vehicle powered by a rechargeable battery.