Sukkot in Jerusalem
Highlights of activities in Jerusalem over the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) include the Jerusalem Parade, tours in Safra Square , "BeChatzerot" ("In the Courtyards") music festival and tours in the enchanted courtyards of Jerusalem, Ein Kerem Festival and Beit Lechem Road Festival.
US Ambassador corrects a mistake
In the excitement of the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Ambassador David Friedman misplaced an important item. Watch him on his mission to replace it.
The most important pro-Israel organization you may not have heard of
Since its launch in 2015, the Maccabee Task Force (MTF) has been providing students with “the strategies and resources they need to tell the truth about Israel.” Last year MTF held 891 pro-Israel events and brought 746 campus leaders to Israel.
Fiji stands with Israel
Very moving video of Fijian Israel supporters celebrating Israel’s 70th anniversary.
A year to remember
A short glimpse of some of the more memorable of Israel’s achievements in 5778.
Red heifer born in Israel
A red heifer (Para Aduma – totally red female calf) has been born – the first in Israel. A red heifer is the source of the purification waters that were sprinkled in Temple times on anyone with ritual impurity.
Next year in Jerusalem?
Israel’s Prime Minister invites Jews from around the world to visit Israel.
1,020 ancient clay seals discovered
Archeologists have uncovered a trove of 1,020 clay seal impressions dated from the Maccabean era, over 2,100 years ago. They were found in a newly discovered 7-room cave complex at the ancient city of Maresha, part of the Bet Guvrin-Maresha National Park in central Israel.
Ancient tree may help cure diseases
On Kibbutz Katura, I saw Methuselah - a Judean date palm that scientist Elaine Solowey planted on Tu Bishvat from 2000-year-old seeds discovered by archeologists at Masada. Now scientists believe that the tree’s ancient genetic properties could have major medical benefits.
Free-gift at Ben Gurion airport
To prevent the importing of diseases, Israel’s Agriculture Ministry has banned passengers from bringing 3 of the set of 4 species (palm branch, myrtle, willow) required to be used during the Sukkot (Tabernacles) holiday. A free set will be given to those passengers who want one.