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קודם תסתרקי - ספר חדש, אינטימי ומרגש של נעמה צפרוני
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שורשים אדומים – ספר חדש ומרתק של הסופרת רות בקי קולודני
"שורשים אדומים – סיפוריהם של פורצי דרך בחברה ובתרבות העברית" (199 עמ' ) הוצאת ראובן מס 2023 Top News
Do You Like Prehistoric Omelet? Rare Ancient Ostrich Eggs 4000 Years Old Discovered in Israel
Prehistoric omelet: Eight over 4,000-year-old ostrich eggs were uncovered in the Nitzana sand dunes in the Negev, Israel. The large eggs were discovered next to an ancient fire pit in an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation, initiated by the JNF and the Ramat Negev Regional Council, undertaken before the development of an agricultural area for Moshav Be’er Milka. Top News
Archaeologists expose Today Torah ark of Vilna synagogue burned by Nazis
For the first time since the Holocaust and Soviet destruction: The remains of the Aron Kodesh (Torah Ark) and the Bimah of the Great Synagogue of Vilna were fully exposed. Just this morning, while sifting the soil in front of the Aron Kodesh, A silver Yad was found. The Yad is a pointer used to read from the Torah scroll Top News
The missing section of the First temple city wall of Jerusalem was exposed at the City of David
Excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the City of David National Park have exposed the missing section of the city wall of Jerusalem that the Babylonians encountered on the eve of its destruction on Tisha B'Av, in 586 BCE. Top News
New Light on an Ancient Past: A Magnificent 2,000-year-old Basilica
A renewal project in Tel Ashkelon National Park will reveal the spectacular archaeological remains of a magnificent 2,000-year-old Basilica. The exciting finds, which also include an ancient odeon (theater), are now being revealed for the first time and will soon be open to visitors to Tel Ashkelon National Park, enhancing the visitor experience at the site. The site will be opened on completion of the development, conservation and restoration work, which includes erecting sculptures and marb... Top News
Impressive 1,600-year-old mosaic uncovered in central Israel
Ancient mosaic unearthed in Yavne likely graced mansion in wealthy Byzantine-era neighborhood. The mosaic was found during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority, financed by the Israel Lands Authority prior to the development of a new neighborhood * Archaeologists say it may have graced a mansion in the affluent neighborhood located near the industrial area Top News
Dozens of fragments of a biblical scroll from the Bar Kokhba period, a 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child and the oldest complete basket in the world ...
The finds include dozens of fragments of a biblical scroll from the Bar Kokhba period, a 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child and the oldest complete basket in the world For the first time in approximately 60 years, archaeological excavations have uncovered fragments of a biblical scroll. The scroll, which is written in Greek, includes portions of the Books of the Twelve Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and Nahum Top News
Boy Finds Figurine from Biblical Times (c. 2500 Years Ago) during Trip to Nahal HaBesor in the Northern Negev
The figurine, depicting a bare-breasted woman wearing a scarf, is an amulet that was believed to protect children or increase fertility * Only one similar example, also from the northern Negev, is preserved in the National Treasures collection Top News
Divisions Caused by the Coronavirus Magnified at Purim
Israelis are more polarized than ever during a holiday about unity, but Purim provides ways to connect, rabbi says Top News
One of the World's Oldest Complete Esther Scrolls Finds its Final Home at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem
One of the world's oldest known Esther scrolls (also known as a "megillah") has recently been gifted to the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem, home to the world's largest collection of textual Judaica, where it has also been made available online for the first time. Esther scrolls contain the story of the Book of Esther in Hebrew and are traditionally read in Jewish communities across the globe on the festival of Purim, which will take place on February 25-28 this year. • ... Top News
Two 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagi Discovered at Ramat Gan Safari Park in Israel
Workers unearth discovery during construction of new addition to park's wildlife hospital; experts date stone coffins back to Roman period and estimate were intended for people of high social status Top News
IDF Soldier Finds Rare 1800-Year-Old Coin on Southern Carmel
A rare coin bearing the head of the Roman emperor Antonius Pius and dating from 158–159 CE was found during a training exercise by the soldier Ido Gardi. The well-preserved coin was minted in the city of Geva. Top News
A Glimpse into the Wardrobe of King David and King Solomon, 3000 Years Ago
In groundbreaking research, archaeologists have recovered scraps of fabric dyed in royal purple from the time of King David and King Solomon According to the researchers, “The color immediately attracted our attention, but we found it hard to believe we had found true purple from such an ancient era” Top News
1,500-year-old inscription bearing the name “Christ, born of Mary” discovered at et-Taiyiba in the Jezreel Valley
1,500-year-old inscription bearing the name “Christ, born of Mary” discovered at et-Taiyiba in the Jezreel Valley. Engraved in stone, the Greek inscription is part of a lintel originally set in the frame of a church entrance from the late Byzantine period Top News
First Full-Time Rabbi Is Sign of New Times in UAE
Physician, educator and scholar poised to assume pulpit as ‘normalcy’ kicks in One of the first manifestations of the Abraham Accords – the peace agreements signed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain – is the appointment of the UAE’s first resident full-time spiritual leader for the Jewish congregation pending final government approval. Rabbi Elie Abadie, a physician, educator and scholar, spoke of his journey with The Media Line’s Felice Friedson. Top News
Israelis Pour Into UAE for Business and Pleasure
UAE Indian diaspora may be a bridge between companies in India and Israel From high-tech entrepreneurs seeking sales to tourists who want to experience the formerly forbidden, Israelis have been flooding into the United Arab Emirates to take advantage of new business and leisure opportunities. Top News
First tourism under the “Abraham Accords” began at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem
As part of the preparations for tourism coming from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other countries, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation has initiated Arabic versions of the information page, guide, and the map distributed to those who visit the Western Wall. Top News
Tel Aviv-Yafo marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tel Aviv-Yafo, December 3 - Joining landmarks around the world, Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality illuminated the facade of the municipal building in purple this evening (December 3) to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Top News
The City of Life Congregation broadens its humanitarian activities for Holocaust survivors in israel
The City of Life Congregation broadens its humanitarian activities for Holocaust survivors, senior citizens and residents of Sederot despite threats and harassment by religious extremists in the city. Top News
Fortified Building from the Time of King David is Discovered for the First Time in the Golan Heights
The complex was exposed in archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, prior to the construction of a new neighborhood in Hispin by the Ministry of Housing and Construction and the Golan Regional Council. Top News
Jerusalem of Gold: Pottery juglet containing four 1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed
Pottery juglet containing four 1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed The excavations are part of an elevator-installation project initiated by the Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City to make the Western Wall Plaza accessible for visitors to the Jewish Quarter Top News
Bridge to Peace: WTM (World Travel Market) to host the first meeting of the ministers responsible for tourism from Israel, the United Arab Emirates an...
Government representatives will discuss future plans to use tourism as a path to peace Israel Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash-HaCohen: “Governments sign agreements, but people make peace. The development of bilateral tourism between countries is very significant in the economic cooperation between countries, and tourist traffic between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain is the fulfillment of peace agreements. I have already spoke with my counterpart in the UAE, minister H.E... Top News
A 1700-Year-Old Boundary Stone was uncovered in an archaeological excavation on the Golan Heights
An Archaeological Surprise: A 1700-year-old boundary stone, inscribed with the name "Kfar Nafah" in Greek, was uncovered in an archaeological excavation led by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) near the Nafah army base on the Golan Heights. Top News
An Ancient Two-Shekalim Weight Discovered Adjacent to the Western Wall in Jerusalem
An ancient limestone-made weight, dating to the Iron age – the First Temple period, was discovered in an archaeological excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in conjunction with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation beneath Wilson’s Arch. Top News
Modern Scans May Show Traces of the Original Dimensions of the Tefach, a Biblical Unit of Measurement Used by Ancient Israelites
“A sukkah…which is not ten tefachs [hand-breadths] tall or does not contain three walls or which has more sun than shade is invalid.” --Mishnah Sukkah, 1:1 Storage jars form one of the main ceramic types which were produced and abundantly used ever since pottery was invented. The need to collect, store, and distribute agricultural products such as grains, oils and wine in large vessels has littered excavation sites with an abundance of ceramic jar fragments of various designs, sizes an... Top News
The 2,000-year-old Ritual Bath that Excited the Kibbutz Members
'Operation Mikveh': A 2000-year-old mikveh, a ritual bath, uncovered in salvage archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority, at a Netivei Israel construction site, was transferred today to nearby Kibbutz Hannaton, and placed next to a modern functioning mikveh on the kibbutz. The Ritual Bath is an Significant Discovery Providing Evidence for the First Time for Jewish Farmsteads in the Galilee in the Second Temple Period Top News
The Jewish Agency and Keren Hayesod to Begin Operating in the UAE
“A new chapter in the fascinating history of the Jewish people is being written as we begin working with the Jewish community in the Emirates,” said Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog Top News
A Hoard of 425 Coins of Pure Gold from 1,100 Years Ago was Uncovered by Youth During an Israel Antiquities Authority Excavation in Central Israel
An impressive and rare coin hoard from the Abbasid period, dating around 1,100 years ago, was uncovered by youth volunteering before their army service, in an archeological excavation carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, during the construction of a neighborhood in the center of the country. Top News
Israel’s Most Ancient “Soapery” Discovered in an Archaeological Excavation Site in Rahat
A 1300-year-old olive oil soap making workshop, farm houses and gameboards were discovered in an excavation site by the Israel Antiquities Authority and youth participants in the southern city of Rahat Top News
President Rivlin accompanied the return of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Shrine of the Book
President Rivlin visited the Israel Museum to accompany the return of the Dead Sea Scrolls from the strong-room to their display cases in the Shrine of the Book. The scrolls were kept in the strong-room for several months because of the coronavirus pandemic and they will be displayed on public view as the museum opens again for visitors this Thursday. Top News
Evidence of the path of modern humans leaving Africa 100,000 years ago, was discovered in Dimona
Local youths working with the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered the Stone Age site during the summer. This is the first place in Israel where in situ evidence has been found of the special stone knapping technology used by humans who left Africa. The discovery was revealed in an archeological excavation facilitating construction of a solar energy field and was underwritten by the Israel Electric Company. Top News
Several Israelis Detained on Temple Mount Amid Tisha B’Av
Several Israelis were detained on the Temple Mount on Thursday as Israel marked the day of mourning of Tisha B’Av, on which the destruction of the two Temples is commemorated. Top News
A 1,300-year old church was uncovered in the village of Kfar Kama, near Mount Tabor
The church was discovered in Kfar Kama, in archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, in collaboration with the Kinneret Academic College and local volunteers . The discovery in the Galilee excited the Head of the Greek Catholic Church in Israel, who personally came to visit the site. The excavation was conducted prior to the construction of a playground, at the initiative of the Kfar Kama Local Council and the Jewish National Fund. Top News
A administrative storage center from the days of Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh uncovered in Jerusalem near the US Embassy
Over 120 seal impressions stamped on jars found in the Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem provide a sneak peek into tax collection in the period of the Judean monarchs. The impressions were discovered near a massive 2,700 year old. Top News
Israel cancels 'God TV's Evangelical Christian channel
Israel Pulls Plug on God TV, Evangelical Channel 'Spreading Gospel of Jesus' to Jews. Regulatory authorities say one of the world's largest Christian broadcasting networks failed to disclose true agenda Top News
Fossils Show 1st Intrepid Humans Left Africa 200,000 Years Ago for An Icy Israel
Roughly 200,000 year old fossils from a Carmel Cave indicate that human migration from Africa actually occurred during the Ice Age. Discovery of fossils of cold-climate rodents alongside remains of region’s 1st modern humans shows they arrived from hot cradle of Africa during Ice Age, but were able to adapt. Top News
6-Year-Old Israeli Discovers Rare 3,500-Year-Old Tablet
The clay tablet from the Canaanite period depicts a man leading a humiliated captive. The boy who found it won a certificate of good citizenship. The tablet, made of clay, depicts a captor leading a naked and humiliated captive. This tablet opens a visual window to understanding the struggles for control in the south of the country during the Canaanite period. Top News
Archaeologists Discover 2000-Year-Old Unique Complex by the Western Wall
A unique subterranean system hewn in the bedrock from the Second Temple period discovered beneath an impressive 1400-year-old public building near the Western Wall. According to the Archaeologists :"This is the first time such a system has been uncovered near the Western Wall”. Top News
Israel Finally Becomes a Safe Haven
75,000 Israelis returned home during March and April after an extended stay abroad. Israel has become the safe haven that the Zionist founding fathers envisaged. They just weren't thinking about Covid-19. Top News
Severe violation of freedom of expression: threatens to close "Shelanu" channel, sponsored by God TV
The managers of “God TV’s” underwritten channel “Shelanu” that broadcasts in Hebrew on channel 182 on “HOT” cable were surprised by the warning that was sent today by Asher Biton, the Chairman of Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council to “HOT” cable, which stated that he is considering terminating the broadcasting of the channel that began airing right after Israeli independence day, two weeks ago. In the warning, “HOT” cable is requested to represent its position by the ... Top News
Sirens wail as Israel remembers victims of the Holocaust amid epidemic
Tradition ceremonies - in honor of 6 million Jews murdered during the Nazi genocide - usually attended by Israeli leaders and Holocaust survivors have been replaced by more modest affairs in order to adhere to the health guidelines meant to combat COVID-19 Top News
Iron Age Temple Complex Discovered Near Jerusalem Calls Into Question Biblical Depiction of Centralized Cult
Revealed: In First Temple era, another massive temple was in use near Jerusalem. Large 10th century BCE worship complex being excavated at Motza in ancient Judah; 4 miles from Temple Mount, site was ‘sanctioned’ by Jerusalem administration, say archaeologists. Top News
Ashdod wants to compete with Tel Aviv for tourists
Ashdod plans 15 hotels with 4,000 rooms built in the coming decade for its seafront with cheaper prices for tourists than Tel Aviv. Top News
City of David archaeologists say 2,000-year-old central Jerusalem market found
Stone table top used to measure liquid volumes located in large courtyard in City of David’s Stepped Street, which archaeologists believe was the central market. Top News
Istanbul – The magic city between east and west and why Israelis love this city
From the beginning of 2019(January-August), Turkey hosted 378,272 Israelis compared to 299,648 Israelis in 2018 - an increase of 26%. Top News
1,200 year old hoard of gold coins found in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in Yavneh
1,200-Year Old Cruse Loaded with Gold Coins Found in Yavneh Excavation Top News
PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin Lights 8th Chanukah Candle
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and president Rivlin, lit this evening (Sunday, 29 December 2019), in Jerusalem, the eighth Chanukah candle with employees and their children. Top News
Christmas 2019 – Christians in Israel
· On the eve of Christmas 2019, approximately 177,000 Christians live in Israel; they comprise about 2% of the State of Israel's population. Top News
Israel lit first candle of Chanukah
Israel lit first candle of Chanukah. President Rivlin lit this evening, Sunday 22 December the first candle of Chanukah with the men and women of the David Sector of the Israel Police and Gimmel Company of the Border Police in the Old City of Jerusalem, together with Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan and acting the Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner Moti Cohen. Afterwards, the president was briefed by the commander of the sector, Commander Chaim Shmueli, accompanied by the commande... Top News
WALDORF ASTORIA JERUSALEM LAUNCHES PRIVET LABEL OLIVE OIL, ACCOMPANIED BY MATCHING GOURMET DINNER
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem launched today a privet label branded olive oil. To mark the launch, a three-course gourmet dinner has also been introduced based on olive oil cooking and marinating, prepared by Chef Itzik Barak Mizrahi, offered at the prestigious "Palace" restaurant, until the end of December 2019. The olive oil has been produced by “Meshek Achiya” farm and will be used regularly in the restaurant. Diners can also purchase it for their own use. Top News
President Rivlin spoke at the Christian Media Summit
President Reuven Rivlin spoke today, Wednesday 6 November, at Beit HaNasi to the Christian Media Summit, titled “Between Jerusalem and the Golan: International Recognition”, organized by the Government Press Office. Top News
Event to Mark the Dedication of the New Visitors Center, Named after Former Canadian PM Harper, at JNF-KKL Hula Lake Park
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, attended this evening (Tuesday, 54 November 2019), at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, an event in honor of the dedication of the new visitors center named, after former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper, at JNF-KKL Hula Lake Park. The Prime Minister and JNF-KKL Chairman Daniel Atar awarded a citation to former the former Canadian Prime Minister for his contribution to JNF-KKL and the State of Israel. Top News
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Wife Sara Attend Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem
"We have no better friends than our Christian friends" said PM Netanyahu and shares details of consultations with Trump ahead of embassy move at Christian Media Summit marking opening of new Friends of Zion Museum. Top News
1,400-year-old Byzantine Hammer and Nails Discovered in Ancient Jewish Village of Usha, Israel
Smelting waste found in the village of Usha, where the Sanhedrin sat after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, indicates local ironworking Top News
A magnificent 1500-year-old church, decorated with spectacular mosaic floors, was discovered in Ramat Beit Shemesh
Who was the “Glorious Martyr” immortalized by the Greek inscription, i whose memory this magnificent church was built and later enlarged under the patronage of the Byzantine Emperor Tiberius II himself? This mystery has fixated archaeologists of the Israel Antiquities Authority for the past three years during excavations conducted in Ramat Beit Shemesh, financed by Jerusalem district in The Israel Ministry of Construction and Housing and the CPM Corporation Top News
Ruins of 5,000-year-old city discovered in Israel
Archaeological excavations uncover vast Bronze Age city, one of the first and largest of the ancient Near East, as well as a temple. Top News
'Another record-breaking month' in tourism
About 405,000 tourist entries into Israel recorded in September 2019, 44% more than September 2018 and 46% more than September 2017 Top News
Over 1m Israelis to flock abroad for holidays
The Israel Airports Authority estimates traffic at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel's holiday season will be 2.4 million passengers, including 1.1 million Israelis. Top News
Tourism Ministry: Hebrew year ends with record-breaking 4.6 million tourist entries, 18% increase
Tourism revenue increased from NIS 19 billion last year to NIS 22.4 billion this year. Top News
A Rosh Hashana prelude - Insights into the High Holydays
Several Jewish holidays will take place this year between 29 September - 21 October 2019. Following brief summary. Top News
Hebrew University Researchers Provide First Glimpse at What Ancient Denisovans May Have Looked Like
Scientists analysed chemical changes to the ancient humans’ DNA to reveal broad, Neanderthal-like facial features. Top News
A resident of the northern village of Araba found a 4,500-year old copper dagger blade and ancient storing artifacts
An Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist stated," He found evidence of a previously unknown period in the area. Top News
New app offers 24/7 Hebrew lessons for immigrants
Having struggled themselves with the outdated teaching methods in state-run ulpan courses, Francisco Manrinaro and Adam Cohen decide to provide an online technology based app to help immigrants master the language quickly - Itamar Eichner reports on Ynet news. Top News
Israeli judoka Sagi Muki wins gold at World Championships
'I never stopped believing,' says gold medalist who dominated throughout under 81kg competition, besting Belgium's Matthias Casse in final to become Israel's first male world champion; Egyptian competitor refuses to shake his hand after their quarter-final match Top News
New exhibition at the BLMJ- “Anchors Aweigh: Seaports of the Holy Land”
A new exhibition set to open at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem presents rare prints, photographs, maps, and drawings of the ports of the Land of Israel from the 16th to early 20th centuries. The exhibition includes artworks by David Roberts, William Bartlett, Henry Finn, and more. August 19, 2019 | 17:00 | Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem Top News
klezmer players and Israel's greatest artists will perform at the 32nd Klezmer Festival in Safed – 12-14.8.2019
Tens of thousands of visitors from Israel and around the world are expected to attend this years international Klezmerim festival in Tzfat. 12-14.08 Yodalef-Yodgimel month of Av, The greatest festival in the world for Jewish Soul music is taking place for the 32nd time. Top News
VOCAL FANTASY FESTIVAL - YMCA, JERUSALEM
This unjustifiably almost-forgotten work was composed by the equally almost forgotten Schütz, whose work has largely remained under the formidable shadow of Bach. Top News
"Helping Hand Coalition" Extends its activities for Holocaust survivors throughout the country
Helping Hand Coalition is an organization that works to help holocaust survivors throughout Israel in a variety of activities. Top News
Hebrew inscriptions revealed at Great Synagogue dig sites in Vilnius, Lithuania
Inscription, dating back to 1796, appears on table from which the Torah was read to congregants for about 200 years until the burning of the synagogue in the Holocaust and its final destruction by the Soviets 70 years ago. Top News
Israel youth basketball team aiming for 2nd straight European title
President Rivlin hosted the Israeli U20 basketball team at Beit HaNasi to celebrate their victory in the FIBA U20 European Championship for the second time running. Top News
Huge 9,000-year-old Stone Age settlement, one of the largest in the world, discovered in Israel
Israel Antiquities Authority: Huge 9000 Years Old Prehistoric Settlement, the Largest in Israel and One of the Largest in the World, was Exposed Near Jerusalem Top News
South Korean movie to open this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival
The Jerusalem International Film Festival will take place for the 36th time this year between July 25st and August 4th. The opening film “Parasites,” will be screened in the Sultan’s Pool, an ancient water basin by the west side of Mount Zion, directly beneath the walls of the Old City, for a crowd of 5000 spectators. Top News
ReFilm Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque: Restored, Revisited, Rediscovered
The Israel Film Archive at the Jerusalem Cinematheque has a vast collection of classic films from around the world, as well as every film ever made in Israel, and has been working hard for years to preserve these movies digitally. In the last week of June the cinematheque presented a program of these restored gems, Re-Film: Restored, Rediscovered, Revisited, which featured 15 restored films from Israel and around the world. Top News
MAESTRO ZUBIN MEHTA TO BE HONORED AT ‘PHILHARMONIC IN THE PARK’
The upcoming concert will feature works from Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Faust and more, and will begin on July 13 at 9 p.m. Top News
Fans hope for third season of Israeli TV drama and Netflix hit Shtisel
“Shtisel,” the Israeli TV drama about a haredi - that is, ultra-Orthodox - family has won millions of binge-watching Netflix viewers, in spite of the initial low expectations of its makers. Created and written by Ori Elon and Yehonatan Indursky, the series premiered on 29 June 2013 on Yes Oh and started streaming on Netflix, where it was an immediate hit. Top News
Tribu, The Uber of Volunteering
Michaela Bercu likes to break down barriers. In November, 1988, she became the first model to wear jeans on the cover of Vogue, shunning the usual formality of the high-end fashion magazine. "I had just looked at that picture and sensed the winds of change," famed Vogue editor Anna Wintour recalled. "And you can't ask for more from a cover image than that." Top News
OVERALL - THE CULTURE OF CONTEMPORARY FASHION IN JERUSALEM - JULY 16-20, 2019
The Jerusalem Development Authority, the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage and the Jerusalem Municipality will held the first edition of OVERALL at the Tower of David Museum, July 16-20. Top News
HISTORIC TORAH SCROLL SEVERED IN HALF REUNITED AFTER CENTURIES
Paul Mirecky, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Kansas, was able to solve many of the mysteries surrounding the artifact. Top News
Researchers: "We found the biblical Ziklag"
Researchers from the Hebrew University, the Israel Antiquities Authority and Macquarie University in Sydney: “We Have Found Biblical Ziklag” The site, from the time of King David, was discovered near Kiryat Gat. According to the Biblical narrative, David found refuge in Ziklag while fleeing from King Saul. From there he went to Hebron to be anointed as King. Dozens of complete pottery vessels were found at the site, 3,000 years old. Top News
Beauty for Ashes – artists for Holocaust survivors
Artists from around the world gift their artwork to Holocaust survivors. Top News
Incoming tourism to Israel continues to break records - 18% increase in June 2019, 10% Jan- June
Israel's tourism industry continues growing: Tourism Ministry published today that Incoming tourism continues to break records - 18% increase in June 2019, 10% Jan-June Top News
Herzliya and the Ritz-Carlton hotel in the marina
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Herzliya, which opened in December 2013, managed to position itself in a short time as one of the leading luxury hotels in Herzliya and In Israel, this under Guy Kleiman's professional management. Top News
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram wins 4 medals (2 gold) at Euro Games
20-year-old Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram takes two gold medals at European Games in Minsk, Belarus. Top News
ASSESSING THE GAL GADOT EFFECT ON ISRAEL'S IMAGE
Israel’s cultural exports are stronger than ever, with television, food and even celebrities making inroads overseas. But do they really have an impact? Top News
In first, Israeli wins European fencing championship
24-year-old Yuval Freilich takes the gold in Dusseldorf contest; ‘it’s the most incredible feeling,’ he says Top News
Israeli library offers glimpse of old Jewish life in Europe
Digitalized documents used by communities hundreds of years ago to keep track of financial and political happenings uncover golden age of Jewish self-governance in Europe. Top News
HEBREW INSCRIPTION DISCOVERED IN ANCIENT JEWISH RITUAL BATH IN SICILY
For centuries, the island was home to numerous thriving Jewish communities. Jewish life came to an end when Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492. Top News
Watchtower Dating Back to King Hezekiah Uncovered by IDF Paratroopers
A watchtower dating from the time of the Kingdom of Judah (8th century BCE – during the reign of King Hezekiah) was recently uncovered by archaeological excavations carried out by IDF soldiers, together with the Israel Antiquities Authority, at a paratroopers base in the south of the country. Top News
Opening for the 2nd European Games in Minsk
Tens of thousands of tourists from all over Europe, including hundreds and even thousands of Israelis, are expected to arrive in Belarus this week to take part in the biggest sporting event of the year in Europe. Top News
ONE OF ISRAEL'S LARGEST CHESS TOURNAMENTS COMING TO NETANYA
One of Israel's largest chess tournaments will be hosted this year in Netanya, where the best of the world's players and five of Israel's best chess players will compete in a closed masters competition – the Jerusalem post reports today. Top News
Tribu, the Uber of Volunteering
Michaela Bercu likes to break down barriers. In November, 1988, she became the first model to wear jeans on the cover of Vogue, shunning the usual formality of the high-end fashion magazine. "I had just looked at that picture and sensed the winds of change," famed Vogue editor Anna Wintour recalled. "And you can't ask for more from a cover image than that." Top News
Tel Aviv: 250,000 March in largest ever Gay Pride Parade in the Middle East
250,000 people from around the world gathered in Tel Aviv yesterday to march in the largest pride parade in the Middle East. This year’s event marked 21 years to the City’s first pride parade. Top News
ISRAELIS DRINK ABOUT THREE BILLION CUPS OF COFFEE A YEAR
New research shows Israelis consume less alcohol but more coffee. Caffeine acts as a stimulant that interferes with the process of falling asleep. Top News
FACING ‘EAST’ - The ninth Jerusalem Design Week will showcase the talents of native and international creators
Around 200 Israeli and international designers will be featured, with about 50 from various countries including Turkey, Romania, Taiwan, Japan, China and India. About 90% of the works were made specifically for the festival. Top News
The glass man from Caesarea presents for the first time a model of an ancient glass blowing furnace at the port of Caesarea
The model was built on the basis of a 1500-year-old Byzantine kiln discovered in the Caesarea excavations Top News
OVER 15,000 JOIN JERUSALEM PRIDE MARCH DESPITE POTENTIAL THREATS
Some 15,000 people took to the streets of Israel’s capital to express their solidarity with the LGBTQ community; among those detained by the police, is a suspect who was carrying a knife; Israel’s first openly gay minister Amir Ohana, heavily booed Top News
Soul-searching on a Sunday: Shavuot 2019
The advent of Shavuot, which is a momentous celebration of the Jews receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai, is preceded by a careless and accidental human mistake. Top News
Soul-searching on a Sunday: Shavuot 2019
The advent of Shavuot, which is a momentous celebration of the Jews receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai, is preceded by a careless and accidental human mistake. Top News
ISRAELI TOURISM RISES 11% BRINGING IN BILLIONS IN REVENUE
Tourism revenue grew by NIS 2.1 billion in May, and almost NIS 9.7 billion from January to May 2019. Top News
RIVLIN VISITS OLD CITY AHEAD OF ASCENSION DAY, MEETS WITH CHRISTIAN LEADERS
"Israeli sovereignty will never compromise religious freedom," added Rivlin. "These are difficult and painful times for Christians in the Middle East." Top News
Food and cocktails invented at Hilton hotels throughout history marking the 100th anniversary
In the roof garden of the Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem and on the balcony overlooking the sea of ​​Hilton Tel Aviv you can have Food and cocktails invented at Hilton hotels throughout history. Top News
TOUR ISRAEL: ESCAPE INTO THE OUTDOORS
At first, escape rooms were thought to be geared toward geeks, but then they quickly crossed over into the mainstream and are now the hottest new thing there is. Now that escape rooms are springing up like mushrooms all over Israel, it’s only natural that this incredible popular phenomenon has finally ventured out of the deep dark rooms and into the bright wilderness. Top News
Monumental preservation of the Harbor Vaults at the Caesarea inaugurated by Rivlin and Baroness Ariane de Rothschild
With an investment of more than NIS 150 million by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, the complex and challenging engineering design of the Caesarea Development Corporation and five years of research and intensive work by the best archaeologists of the Israel Antiquities Authority and experts from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Top News
BOOKSURFING: BRINGING STRANGERS TOGETHER THROUGH TEXTS
Five years ago, 48-year-old Raz Spector returned to Israel after several years abroad traveling across Asia. Wanting to reconnect with local Israelis – over books, the Haifa native decided to take as a model the hospitality and social networking website “Couchsurfing” that enables travelers to stay on strangers’ couches and apply it to a kind of book-club framework. “I wanted to meet like minded Israelis and I’ve always liked people who, like me, enjoy reading texts and books,” he ... Top News

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