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% […]
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
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.
15 Grandmothers and a Hidden Jewish Legacy: The Story of Genie Milgrom
Return, O Israel, unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast stumbled in thine iniquity. Take with you words, and return unto the LORD; say unto Him: ‘Forgive all iniquity, and accept that which is good; so will we render for bullocks the offering of our lips. (Hosea 14:2-3) The rabbi didn’t know what to […]
Roman Chief Rabbi Praises Pope In Yom Kippur Address
The righteous is guided by his friend; but the way of the wicked leadeth them astray. (Proverbs 12:26) In his Yom Kippur speech, delivered at sundown on Friday, Roman Chief Rabbi, Dr. Riccardo Di Segni, praised Pope Francis for a letter he wrote to the national daily La Repubblica. According to the Jerusalem Post, the […]