Kindness on the light railway
Jacob Richman has written this article about a security guard on the Jerusalem Light Railway late night run, who feels that it’s his duty to ensure security personnel at each station get a hot drink to warm them during the cold Jerusalem nights.
“From The Grapevine”
This excellent website features original articles highlighting the inspiring, beautiful and innovative side of the Jewish State. It also includes some stunning photography to accompany positive Israeli stories that cover Innovation, Health, Nature, the Arts, Food and Lifestyle.
Bringing Israel’s message to the World
“People2People Diplomacy” tells the truth, through worldwide speaking engagements and specialized tours of Israel. What is the truth? As the only democracy in the region, Israel's highly educated and innovative population is a blessing to the world!
From Hezbollah terrorist to Israeli rabbi
How did a Shia Muslim and Hezbollah commander become Rabbi Avraham Sinai of Tzfat? You have got to believe that anything is possible, when you read this amazing story.
$13.2 million aid to Southern Israel residents
The Jewish Agency for Israel has developed a $13.2 Million aid package to help the communities of Israel’s south recover from this summer’s hostilities, thanks to contributions from the Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Kayesod-UIA, and other donors.
Roman inscription discovered in Jerusalem
The second part of a 130 CE Latin inscription has been unearthed at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, many years after the first part was discovered. The tribute to Emperor Hadrian is from the Tenth Legion, just prior to the final Jewish revolt against Roman rule.
Let’s enjoy Shabbat together
Israelis joined an estimated 1 million Jews worldwide celebrating the latest Shabbat Project initiative. The Israeli message - it is not only in wartime that we can be united.
“They will all come to Jerusalem”
Zechariah’s prophecy is coming to fruition. Thousands of Christian supporters of Israel packed Jerusalem’s streets and the new Pais Arena to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.
Returning lost property
Yarden Ben-Ezra was driving behind a Brink's security truck in the Israeli city of Kiryat Ata when a sack containing 400,000 shekels fell out of the truck. Ben-Ezra retrieved the bag and chased the truck until it finally stopped. The guards, who hadn’t noticed the loss, thanked Ben-Ezra and drove off.
Israel has the highest birth rate in the developed world
At the Jewish New Year 2014, Israel's population has risen to 8,252,500. Israel’s birth rate of 3 children per woman is the highest in the developed world. (The international average is 1.7) 42% of the world’s 14.2 million Jews now reside in Israel.