On November 3, 2026, Election Day in the US, President Trump announced that America would end its military aid to Israel, about $4 billion a year, by the end of this year. “They don’t need it,” he said. “They can buy whatever they want.” Some people here in Israel are Read more
Rabbi Akiva and the Ancient Synagogue at Caesarea Caesarea was a major port city built by Herod the Great around 25 BCE and named in honor of Caesar Augustus. It served as the administrative capital of Roman Judea and a center of imperial culture, commerce, and entertainment. The city’s grand harbor, Read more
During the Six Day War in 1967, Israeli troops captured the eastern part of the divided city of Jerusalem and repatriated the Holy City and the Temple mount to Jewish sovereignty. Fifty Nine years ago we liberated the city from the Jordanians… but this was a liberation we had waited Read more
Discover Ein Hemed National Park: Jerusalem’s Hidden Oasis of History and Nature Craving a family adventure near Jerusalem? Head to Ein Hemed National Park. This gem blends Crusader ruins, Jewish heritage, and lush greenery. It sits just 15 minutes west of the city in the Judean Hills. Pack a picnic Read more
King Herod’s Palace at Herodion National Park While visiting a friend in Jerusalem’s Har Homa neighborhood, I marveled at a stunning sunset view. Looking east toward the Dead Sea, I noticed an artificial hill in the distance. This hill houses King Herod’s Palace, a fortress Herod the Great built as Read more
Discover the Israel Hula Valley: A Haven for Birds, Faith, and Farming Nestled in northern Israel, the Israel Hula Valley is a treasure trove of natural beauty, biblical significance, and agricultural innovation. Known for its world-renowned Agamon Hula Nature Reserve, the area captivates visitors with its vibrant ecosystem, sacred history, and Read more
Beautiful Israel: A Land of Spiritual Beauty and Natural Wonders While travelling along the shore of the Sea of Galilee recently, I was struck by how awesome and beautiful Israel is! We lack the tallest mountains. And we miss the biggest lakes. We don’t have the greenest valleys. Yet, the Read more
The Sabra Sport: Israel’s Vintage Sports Car That Made History Did You Know Israel Made Sports Cars in the 1960s? Yes, it’s true! In the early 1960s, Israel wasn’t just exporting Jaffa oranges — it was building sleek convertible sabra cars. The Sabra Sport car, designed by Yitzhak Shubinsky and Read more
Sabra Cactus: Israel’s Symbol of Toughness and Sweetness What is the Sabra Cactus? The Sabra Cactus, also known as the prickly pear, has served as a symbol of Israeli identity since the 1930s. Its thick, spiny pads and sweet fruit inspired the metaphor behind the Hebrew word Tzabar, used for Read more
Ezekiel’s Prophecy is Coming True One of the benefits of living in modern Israel is the physical connection with the Bible and its prophecies like Ezekiel’s prophecy. When Shmuel Veffer moved to Yavne’el, he personally witnessed Jacob’s blessing to Naftali come true in his own backyard. Biblical Tribal Region of Read more