Jerusalem Cable Car to City of David Plan Submitted to Infrastructure Committee
In the context of a significant increase in tourism to Jerusalem over the past two years, a cable car plan designed to address the problem of traffic and accessibility in the southeastern basin of the Old City was submitted to the National Infrastructure Committee on Monday, October 29.
How Christians Can Experience a Jewish Shabbat Meal in Jerusalem
In 2016, Pastor Scott Moffatt from the Seattle Washington area came to Israel several days before a group he was leading. Looking for “some kind of cultural interaction,” he found an opportunity to have a Shabbat meal with a Jewish family in Jerusalem. The program he joined is Shabbat of a Lifetime, an organization that matches tourists who want to experience an authentic Jewish Shabbat in Jerusalem with host families.
Israel Welcomes Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan
The visit represents the first time in 18 years that such a high-ranking Chinese official has come to Israel. Vice President Qishan arrived in Israel with a delegation of ministers and deputy ministers from approximately 13 ministries.
U.S Citizen Faces Death Penalty for Selling Jerusalem Land to Jews
A Palestinian American was arrested by the PA for his part in selling land in the Old City to a Jewish organization.
Month of the Shofar
The month of Elul marks a period of preparation leading up to Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and, ten days later, the holiday of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). The primary tool to aid Jews in preparing for repentance is the shofar, a specially prepared ram’s horn, which is blown every weekday of the month during morning prayers.
Israeli Music Project Koolulam Brings Jews, Christians and Muslims Together at Tower of David
When a rabbi, sheikh and priest meet, it may seem like the start to a bad joke, but on June 14 at the Tower of David, the meeting of religious leaders from the world’s three largest monotheistic faiths was no joke.
The Trump-King David Connection And How It Connects With Abraham’s Covenant
‘King David also had to overcome great opposition in order to establish his kingship,’ Rabbi Yosef Berger said. ‘Trump connected to that.’
Multi-Million Dollar Building for Visiting Christians Planned Near U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
The building project, which will likely take three years, is also located exactly in between the Western Wall and Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, according to early Christian traditions.
‘We Cannot Control What Happens to Us, We Can Only Control Our Response’
Two bereaved families turned their tragedies into a source of strength and determination to build the Land of Israel.
Christians in Israel Mark Palm Sunday With Prayers and Processionals
‘You grow reading up [Biblical] stories. Being here, where they took place… suddenly the imagination becomes real,’ says Brother Craig Spence from New Orleans.
