IDF Mom: “Giving to the Soldiers is the Most Special Thing You Can Do”
Most teenagers around the world enter their last year of high-school worrying about college applications, saying goodbye to friends, and wondering about the new adventures they will embark on. In Israel, life is a little different. Israeli teenagers wait for a day that has been spoken about their entire life. They wait for the moment […]
From Expulsion to Expediency: Spain, the Jews and Israel
Somewhere, deep in the bowels of hell, Spanish King Ferdinand and his wife Queen Isabella are most assuredly burning with rage. Over five centuries after the wicked monarchs cruelly expelled the country’s Jews in 1492, Spain now finds itself clamoring for their return. In an irony as sweet as it is long overdue, the government […]
Olive Oil Without Borders – Visit to the North
U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro celebrated the olive harvest season in Israel with Arab and Jewish farmers. In an inspiring joint cooperation initiative, the olive farmers of different backgrounds shared harvesting techniques and learned from one another.
Kosher Slaughter Under Attack, Banned in Denmark
Today, Denmark joins a growing list of European countries which have effectively banned Kosher slaughter. A regulation, signed Thursday but came into effect Monday, requires animals to be stunned prior to slaughter, thus rendering them unfit for Kosher certification. Denmark is preceded by Poland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland in banning unstunned slaughter. The ban […]
Edge of History
Learn what Judaism and Jewish Scripture have to say about the destiny of mankind and the end of history.
Female Arab-Christian Soldier: “I Came to Serve My Country and My Home”
Monaliza Abdo is Arab, Christian, Israeli and a defender of Jews and minorities alike. She wasn’t required to enlist in the Israeli army, but her determination to protect Israel motivated her to volunteer.
Photo Essay: Rabbi Tuly and Family Planting Trees on Tu B’Shvat
This past week, our family joined with many others from our community to plant trees in honor of Tu B’shva in Nahal Anava, near Modiin. In addition to the trees I planted with my wife and kids, I was honored to present more than 200 trees on behalf of the generous readers of Israel365 from […]
Bible on the Big Screen: Coming Soon to a Theater Near You! (Videos)
The usual themes of today’s Hollywood movies falls somewhere in the categories of “sex, drugs, and rock n’roll.” However, this coming year, a shift is taking place in mainstream movieland. Major film studios are in the midst of producing big budget films centered around a new theme – the Bible. Noah Russell Crowe is staring […]
Returning to Tradition: Biblical Names Trending in U.S. for 2014
This year’s popular names are anything but new. Trending names for the coming year are right out of the Bible. According to data collected by popular baby name site BabyNames.net, biblical names have been popular over the past decade, but more obscure choices are gaining in popularity. Names like Joshua, Noah, Michael, Abigail, Hannah and […]
Overwhelming Number of Israelis Own a Bible, View Bible Education as Important
Even if they do not routinely open them, a recent poll shows that the overwhelming majority of Israelis own a bible and view bible education as an important part of the school curriculum. According to the Smith Research poll, commissioned by the Bible Lands Museum, 93% of respondents keep bibles in their homes, including 87% […]