Archaeologists have uncovered secrets of a Biblical city that sat within the “Promised Land” where the Israelites settled after Moses led them out of Egypt. The Israeli Antiquities Authority recently…
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Known as the childhood hometown of Jesus, Nazareth is nestled in the hills of the lower Galilee region and is an important site for pilgrims as well as tourists. Pronounced Natsrat in…
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Before it was destroyed by the Romans, the building was likely used by Talmudic sages, say archeologists. A hoard of ancient silver and bronze coins found by archaeologists in the Israeli city…
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Researchers say location of wreck, carrying hundreds of intact storage vessels, proves Late Bronze Age mariners could journey far out to sea In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, the Israel Antiquities…
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Its name may take on an ominous tone, but the Dead Sea is anything but dead. Deriving its title from its inability to sustain most forms of marine life, it…
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Early Iron Age cemetery revealed in the Jezreel Valley shows evidence of a modest village passing from Egyptian to Israelite rule 3,000+ years ago. Archeologists have identified an Early Iron…
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When planning a trip to the Israel Museum, you can spend hours examining its fascinating archeological relics. Here are 10 you shouldn’t miss. Nestled in the heart of Jerusalem, the Israel…
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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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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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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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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…
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Known as the childhood hometown of Jesus, Nazareth is nestled in the hills of the lower Galilee region and is an important site for pilgrims as well as tourists. Pronounced Natsrat in…
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Its name may take on an ominous tone, but the Dead Sea is anything but dead. Deriving its title from its inability to sustain most forms of marine life, it…
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