Days before the Jewish holiday of Tisha b’Av, which commemorates the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem, charred wooden beams testifying to this very event were revealed to have been found by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). https://www.israpundit.org/charred-wooden-beams-from-first-temple-destruction-found-in-jerusalems-city-of-david/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P2lfAdk8hU https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-903024

Yonatan Rom’s life was saved in a terrorist attack by Eyal Tam in 2002. 24 years later, Yonatan decided to donate a kidney through Matan Chaim (see here previously). Amazingly, he was matched to Reuven Tam – the brother of … Continue reading →

The pace of French Aliyah continues to rise. Approximately 2,400 immigrants arrived from France between the beginning of 2026 and the end of July, an increase of more than 30% over the corresponding period in 2025. 7,000+ French Jews have … Continue reading →

Following archeological research, 200 grapevines, planted from wild plants in the Negev, are producing grape varieties Ba’ar and Syriki that were grown in Talmudic times. These have been made into delicious wines by local Negev winemakers, without yeast, sulfites, or … Continue reading →

An ancient Cypriot silver-plated Siglos coin dating to the mid-5th century BCE was found at one of Ashdod’s beaches, during a search to locate objects lost by visitors to the beach. It is the first coin of its kind to … Continue reading →

This moving video shows a man approaching IDF soldiers on the street and leaving them gifts, part of a Rehovot municipality initiative highlighting Israel’s kindness and appreciation for its soldiers. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-dozens-of-idf-soldiers-receive-special-gift/

The ancient synagogue at Huqoq in the Galilee is known for its internationally acclaimed mosaics (see here previously). The Judeo-Christian Heritage in the Galilee Project is preparing digital reconstructions, films, and educational resources while continuing physical conservation. https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/07/20/ancient-galilee-synagogue-to-open-to-global-public-through-new-us-israel-project/