Challah bread is traditionally served on the Sabbath and during Jewish holidays. All challah is braided, symbolizing unity. This light and golden brown bread is sweetened with honey, and also…
Touchpoint Israel
Touchpoint Israel
Touchpoint Israel is your personal link to the Holy Land. Touchpoint Israel is a free educational resource for those who wish to explore the vibrant, multidimensional country of Israel.
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One of Israel’s most famous prime ministers, Golda Meir, was the first woman to lead the modern State of Israel. Born in Ukraine, her family immigrated to Wisconsin when she…
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The practice of saying “Amen” at the end of a prayer originated in ancient Jewish custom when most formal prayers or blessings were said by priests and the congregation would…
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On March 4th, Netanyahu spoke to more than 14,000 pro-Israel Americans at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC. He spoke about the love for life that bonds America and…
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Nearly 1,000 different species of Israel’s wild plants are carefully cultivated within the Hebrew University Botanical Gardens on Mount Scopus, Jerusalem. Tourists and Jerusalemites alike enjoy wandering through the shaded…
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No visit to Israel is complete without spending a few hours at Yad Vashem, Israel’s national museum dedicated to preserving and honoring the memory of more than 6 million Jewish…
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A few miles southeast of Jerusalem, in the Judean desert, is the elaborate complex of Herodium, an impressive example of ancient ingenuity and architecture. Built by King Herod the Great,…
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Falafel is a staple of Israeli cuisine, borrowed from their Middle Eastern neighbors. Similar to American hushpuppies, fried falafel balls are made of ground chickpeas mixed with spices and breadcrumbs.…
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Ben Yehuda Street is a popular location for shopping and entertainment in Jerusalem. Barter with shop owners for a deal on artwork and trinkets. Stop to listen to street musicians…
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Every year thousands of people come to the Western Wall and leave little notes, with prayers and special requests, tucked in the crevices of the ancient stones. What happens to…
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“But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. It is a land the LORD…
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One of the most famous archaeological sites in Israel is Beit She’arim, the ancient city that flourished during the Roman period. Many famous Jews are buried here in an extensive…
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The Tower of David, one of Jerusalem’s iconic landmarks, rises above the walls of the Old City near the Jaffa Gate. Contrary to the name, David had nothing to do…
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Buses are a highly popular choice for public transportation in Israel. Cities like Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva, and Nazareth have their own private bus lines. Everywhere else, both local and…
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“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;…