Israelis: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
On the Jewish calendar, we are entering the month, Adar, during which we celebrate Purim, the victory of Esther and Mordecai over the evil Haman, some 2,500 years ago, and recounted in the book of Esther. Because of Purim, Adar is a month filled with joy. Our tradition is “From the Beginning of Adar—Rejoicing Increases!” […]
Names: The Fight for History
My Russian History professor in college shared the following joke: A survey was being conducted, and a man was asked the following questions: First question: Where were you born? Answer: St. Petersburg. Second Question: Where did you go to school? Answer: Petrograd. Third Question: Where do you live now? Answer: Leningrad. Final Question: Where would […]
56,000 Fewer Abortions and Not a Single Protest
Israel has some of the most liberal laws on abortion in the western world. Around 40,000 abortions are carried out each year; that is about 110 abortions every single day. There is no protest or public outcry; there is no real debate in the public discourse. No pro-life or pro-choice movements. Recent legislation is making […]
Is God Playing in this Year’s Super Bowl?
In a recent poll by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), half of all sports fans included in the survey revealed they believe God may play a part in determining the Super Bowl outcome. 1,011 adults were surveyed regarding their sports interests and their beliefs regarding supernatural influences on sporting events. “As Americans tune in […]
Netanyahu Keeps the Sabbath Holy in Davos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put Israel on the map once again this week – but for unusual reasons. The Prime Minister and his wife Sara, while visiting Davos, Switzerland, chose to respect the Jewish Sabbath by walking back to their hotel after the conclusion of a Friday evening religious Sabbath service. The service was […]
1,500 Year Old Byzantine Church Uncovered (Photos)
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed to the public on Wednesday an impressive archeological find. Law in Israel states that before to any type of new construction, the land on which the construction is to take place must be excavated. A salvage excavation, prior to the construction of a new neighborhood at Moshav Aluma in […]
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 […]
Bnei Menashe “Never Forgot of Where They Dreamed of One Day Returning” (Video)
“The Bnei Menashe never forgot who they are, never forgot where they came from, and they never forgot of where they dreamed of one day returning.”
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 […]
Surrounded by a Sea of Enemies: The Jewish Community in Hebron
When God told Abraham to go to the land he would show him, He told him it would belong to his descendants — one day. Abraham was merely a guest in someone else’s home at the time, so when he lost he beloved wife, he needed to purchase a burial plot for her. That plot, […]
