Monthly Archives: May 2025

Israel’s Jews

On Israel’s Independence Day, of Israel’s 10.1 million residents, the Jewish State’s Jewish population was roughly 7.7 million, comprising around 45% of world Jewry. 80% of Jewish Israelis are “sabras” – born in Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-population-tops-10-million-for-1st-time/

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Biblical archaeology is being covered up

In Judea & Samaria, archaeologists have uncovered much Biblical evidence. E.g. Sebastia National Park, Sartaba (Alexandrium); Shiloh; Herodion; and Joshua’s altar. International academics blacklist these archaeologists, and their findings need to be publicized. https://tps.co.il/articles/boycotting-the-bible-israeli-archaeologists-punished-for-uncovering-biblical-sites/

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US Ambassador prays at ancient Shilo

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee continued his post-appointment tour with a visit to ancient Shiloh, the historic site of the Jewish Tabernacle. He recited Hannah’s prayer that celebrated the birth of the prophet Samuel. He also prayed personally for … Continue reading

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US Ambassador’s mezuzah

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee affixed a mezuzah to the entrance of his Jerusalem office. The mezuzah holds a profound connection to Israel’s biblical past. crafted from stones taken from Mount Ebal, the site traditionally identified as Joshua’s Altar. … Continue reading

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Only in Israel

Yanky Fachler writes that he sat in the Yael Synagogue (Emek Refaim) in Jerusalem next to a Nobel prizewinner, a former Israeli ambassador, and an Israel Prize laureate. The Torah scroll had been rescued by Yanky’s great uncle Gershon in … Continue reading

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Help support therapy for Israeli soldiers

Beit Binyamin, near the spiritual town of Tzfat, is a therapeutic respite center for IDF soldiers and their families, displaced families and struggling spouses and parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysXhDvC7PpA https://causematch.com/beitbinyamin25/igno/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEKpADkRdfV/?igsh=a3pucm90NW91dGd1 https://beitbinyamin.org/

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Chance Gaza border encounter leads to new VC

Only in Israel story where a meeting between two IDF reservists resulted in the founding of Venture Capital organization TBC VC that has raised $35 million in three months for investment in Israeli startups. It will also donate money to … Continue reading

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Look! How marvelous our people are

Great article by Arlene Kushner highlighting Israeli resilience. https://arlenefromisrael.info/look-how-marvelous-our-people-are/

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Chai

In celebration of Israel’s 77th Independence Day, internationally acclaimed singer Netta Barzilai has partnered with the Jewish Agency for Israel to release a new rendition of the iconic Israeli anthem “Chai.” The 1983 Eurovision Song has been reimagined to reflect … Continue reading

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A French exoskeleton in Israel

An IDF soldier, severely wounded in Gaza, took his first steps in recovery at Sheba Medical Center. Sheba is one of the few places in the world that offers the Atalante X robotic exoskeleton developed by the French-American company Wandercraft. … Continue reading

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