Edge of History

Learn what Judaism and Jewish Scripture have to say about the destiny of mankind and the end of history.

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

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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% […]

Subbotnik Jews Come to Israel

Learn about the interesting and difficult history of Subbotnik Jewry and meet two very special Jews, who have dedicated their lives to maintaining their Judaism and have finally fulfilled their dream of making aliyah to Israel.

The Return of Jews to Israel

Watch as Jews return to Israel after more than 2,000 years of exile, fulfilling the words of the prophets from the mouth of God.

Former Anti-Semitic Politician Now Practicing Religious Jew

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The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. (Psalms 19:8) Csanad Szegedi, former leader of the radical right-wing Jobbik party in Hungary has transformed from anti-Semitic militant to practicing religious Jew after discovering he had Jewish roots last year, according to Haaretz. […]

Children Taught to Hate on Palestinian Television

When Palestinian Television broadcasts anti-Israel incitement, the international media turns a blind eye. “Palestinian Media Watch” documents continuous incitement from official Palestinian Authority media outlets, including the indoctrination of children, taught to hate Israel and Jews from the earliest age.