Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi gifted two recently released Israeli hostages, Bar Kuperstein and Segev Kaflon, with signed jerseys valued at $10,000 each. https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-soccer-legend-messi-gifts-two-released-hostages-signed-jerseys/

It may be unimportant in most of the countries where newsletter readers reside, but here in Israel we welcomed the first of the season’s rainfall. On 25 Seo, 4 inches of rain fell in Nahariya causing flooding. And on 9 … Continue reading →

David Ben Moshe was born into an evangelical Christian family but was jailed for unlicensed gun selling and drug dealing. In prison he discovered Judaism and on release, he underwent an orthodox conversion. He married, had 4 children, moved to … Continue reading →

Israel has finally realized that Jews are worried about making Aliyah and finding themselves without a job. The new “Leap to Aliyah” charter commits dozens of companies (hi-tech, medical centers, retailers etc.) to hire immigrants before they arrive in Israel … Continue reading →

The Israeli city of Haifa recently paid tributes to fallen Indian soldiers, with the Mayor noting that the city’s school history books are being changed to correct that it was Indian troops and not the British who liberated the city … Continue reading →

Beneath the Western Wall in Jerusalem lies the Great Bridge Route, an extraordinary archaeological site that offers a tangible link to the Second Temple period and the enduring presence of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel. The bridge … Continue reading →

Since modern Israel’s establishment in 1948, excavation after excavation has yielded finds that have forced scholars to confront not only the story of ancient Israel but also the development of Judaism, Christianity, and human civilization.  Great summary of major discoveries. … Continue reading →

As most people find, when they see Israel and the Palestinian territories for themselves they get a completely different view from that they received in their home countries. Very interesting interview here of the experiences of two granddaughters of Nelson … Continue reading →

On 8 Oct 2023, Hezbollah rained rockets down on northern Israel, forcing hundreds of thousands of Israelis to evacuate. Today, 95% of the 1,000 residents who lived in Kibbutz Dafna before the war are back. And the secular kibbutz held … Continue reading →

The new October 7 Education Center in the southern city of Sderot, aims to create an immersive experience using screens and other multimedia technology. The center, opened in April, since when a few thousand people have already visited, with a … Continue reading →