Psalms and Prayers: Inside a Judean Hillside Synagogue

In the hills of Judea, where the echoes of ancient psalms still seem to whisper through the air, Rabbi Shlomo Katz presides over a synagogue that is much more than a place of worship—it is a beacon of spiritual continuity and resilience.

“You Want Money at the Risk of Our Lives!!”

While it’s likely that some Palestinians have nothing against us, it’s well known that Hamas will approach Palestinians with connections to Jews and demand information by threatening their lives and those of their families. So we cannot know which workers are against us, or who can be forced to act against us.

Building Israel With Our Own Hands

Post-October 7, Israelis don’t know who they can trust to work in their communities. Many Israeli citizens want to completely prohibit non-Israeli Palestinian workers from entering Israeli towns for work.

Joshua’s Lost Altar Finally Found?

In the annals of history, few regions can boast the profound significance of Judea and Samaria. This land, the very heartland of Israel, holds a rich history and spirituality that has shaped the faith and identity of countless generations. The reclamation of this sacred territory during the 1967 war marked not just a political triumph […]

Part 2: Experiencing Mount Nebo (from Israel!)

Jordan’s best Biblical sites can be experienced WITHOUT ever leaving Israel.  Today, we will explore a site so important that the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, ends with it and the Book of Joshua begins in that area.  Of course, I am talking about Mount Nebo!

A Special Farm in the Biblical Heartland

In a tale as old as time itself, the heart of a nation beats with unwavering resilience. This is the story of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria – a land steeped in history, prophecy, and the unbreakable spirit of its people. For thousands of years, these ancient territories were lost to their rightful inheritors. The lifeblood […]