Scripture has much to say about handling times of crisis and spread of plagues and illness. Bible passages are increasingly finding their way into public discourse as Israel enters a…
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The equation has changed, alliances have shifted, and the map of conflict is redrawn, this time in Israel’s favor. The UAE-Israeli peace agreement will contribute to security coordination between the…
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Islam forbids alignment with the Jews, so why have the Gulf states decided to normalize relations? For the sake of brevity, many are referring to recently announced deals between Israel…
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We’ve read about Hezekiah, Menashe and the Kingdom of Judah in the Bible, but now archeologists are digging up ancient treasures which testify to the truth of these stories! Just outside…
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Israeli professor makes breakthrough that could render COVID-19 no more dangerous than a common cold. A professor at Hebrew University has discovered a drug that stops the coronavirus from reproducing.…
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While Hamas has predictably claimed “victory,” here’s the real reason it agreed to halt the attacks. On July 31, 2020 Hamas leaders announced that a new ceasefire had been reached…
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From ancient Temple times, to the Crusades, to the modern rebirth of the nation with its vibrant and diverse culture, it is clear why Israel is a destination for travelers…
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Israeli FM: “Mission is representative of the close friendship between our nations” At the initiative and funding of the Foreign Ministry, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Security,…
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Outsiders don’t get it, but here Scripture still shapes public opinion, government policy and societal trends. Politics and Bible fascinate me. Both characterize life in the Land. Biblical ideas are…
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Fluffy social robots touted as needed substitute for direct human interaction amid ongoing pandemic. Israeli researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have found that a one-time, short session…
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The launch of Israel’s latest spy satellite, the Ofek 16, into the deep unknown on Monday morning marked a significant military success for the Jewish state, a country deep in…
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Archeologists digging around the site of ancient Lachish, mentioned as having been destroyed by an Israelite army in Joshua 10:31-32, have uncovered the remains of a Canaanite temple along with…
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Israel Innovation Authority, Thomas Jefferson University choose four winners of $1 million grant to develop, test and pilot health technologies. The Israel Innovation Authority and Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University will apportion $1…
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DNA testing of Dead Sea Scrolls hides could safeguard against forgeries
Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, with help from Swedish DNA lab, has allowed for finer matching or differentiation among the scrolls. Genetic sampling of the Dead Sea…
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This legendary shop in Jerusalem has stood the test of time by combining centuries-old tradition with modern food trends. You know how your local bakery sells day-old bread for a…