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/

Sderot was one of the first Israeli cities overrun on Oct 7, 2023. It is set to become the site of the world’s first city-scale emergency response simulator. Israel’s Rafael, plus simulation specialist In3D, and the Sderot Municipality are building … Continue reading →

Nine months after returning from Hamas captivity, Bar Kupershtein prayed, laid tefillin and recited Shema at the Nova site where he was abducted. He worked as the deputy security officer at the Nova festival and saved many lives before he … Continue reading →

Zechariah Haber, who fell in Gaza, was posthumously awarded a doctorate for his research that identified a gene in ancient wild wheat that researchers say could produce larger, more nutritious grains in modern wheat varieties. https://unitedwithisrael.org/fallen-idf-reservists-research-could-help-produce-bigger-more-nutritious-wheat/

Following the death of his brother Capt Eitan Itzhak Oster in Lebanon, tech entrepreneur Udi Oster revamped the startup EyesAtop (see here previously) to allow a single soldier to operate multiple drone types simultaneously. https://www.timesofisrael.com/by-unifying-controls-startup-led-by-slain-soldiers-brother-puts-drone-war-in-idfs-hands/