Also known as the Feast of Passover, Pesach is the first major Jewish holiday of the year, celebrating the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
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Jerash, Jordan, a desirable destination for pilgrims of all faiths, has a complex storied past—owing, in part, to a continual wave of conquerors almost as long as the ancient trade…
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Jerusalem’s new laser show incorporates music and imagery to reflect the city’s unique history. The city of Jerusalem debuted its new laser light show on March 18, blending sound and…
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Join Vision for Israel in witnessing the heartwarming celebration of strength and resilience as survivors of terror attacks in Israel come of age through a Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony.…
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One of the most hallowed landmarks in the Old City of Jerusalem is the Via Dolorosa (translated from Latin meaning path of grief or way of sorrows), a narrow path through the streets of the…
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WATCH: Showing the Love of God to Holocaust Survivors | Vision for Israel
Holocaust survivors in Israel live off very small stipends, and the cost of living in Israel can be a heavy burden on them. In special events that we organized for…
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Eclectic Café & Shop Serves All Types of Hebrew Nostalgia
War brought a nostalgic mood to the country. ISRAEL21c finds a place in Tel Aviv to really indulge in it. When Guy Levy opened his new business a year ago,…
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Bridges With Music: 95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time
by icinwby icinwArts Empowering Life (Beauty, Truth and Faith in the Arts) presents an ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LECTURE SERIES – FREE – In Person and Livestreamed to enrich your life through Music and…
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One of the best ways to grasp the cultural melting pot that is Israel is to sample some of its most iconic and beloved cinematic works of art. A melting…
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The 1950s draining of Lake Hula was a huge environmental mistake. Now, a photo exhibit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the successful reversal of the damage. It’s been 20 years…
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Foods of Israel: Inspired by the Mediterranean Sea
Influenced by its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, and blending Jewish and Arabic traditions, Israeli cooking has a diverse, undefinable flair. And according to many restaurateurs and foodies, Israeli cuisine…
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Kibbutz Farmers Defy Death and Ruin With Robotic Greenhouse
Two Gaza-area farms join with agricultural robotics startup to restart and upgrade their operations despite having suffered personal loss and injury. Michael Amar, 48, is the director of agriculture at…
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The 10 Most Mysterious Places That Can Be Found in Israel
Who arranged stones in huge circles in the Golan Heights? What was the pyramid of Madras for? Let’s delve into the most intriguing sites in Israel. Around the world there…
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Ark Encounter USA | All Aboard! A 4,800-Year-Old Floating Zoo Comes Alive
Who doesn’t think that a year-long cruise traversing the high seas in a ginormous wooden ark, accompanied by a boatload of cool animals, would be a unique—and fun—way to escape…
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See Israel’s Most Beautiful Stained-glass Windows
Stained-glass windows adorn places of worship for all three monotheistic religions, and their beauty is peaceful and inspiring. Israel is home to endless beautiful architecture, from majestic ancient remains and…