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Come see the archaeological treasures of the Mirsham Farmhouse, buried for 2,600 years

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:53:38 +0000

A little to the north of Beersheba lies a First Temple-era site whose artifacts have only recently begun to be excavated

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These young people from the Diaspora felt the call after Oct. 7 and joined the IDF

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:46:12 +0000

Jumping to action after the Hamas onslaught, people aged 18-23 have joined the Tzofim Garin Tzabar program in droves, getting help immigrating on their own and joining the military

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View ancient treasures at Jerusalem’s new national archeology campus

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:31:02 +0000

The Israel Antiquities Authority's brand-new digs are more than a museum. While checking out the exhibits, visitors can also watch the archaeological process unfold in real time

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See the British Mandate era pillboxes that dot Israel, evoking its checkered past

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:27:16 +0000

The cement guard posts, so-called because of their cylindrical shape, represent an intriguing and often beautiful piece of pre-state Israeli history

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Meet the young men and women performing 38 million hours of national service a year

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:09:05 +0000

With 19,000 volunteers from across Israeli society, Sherut Leumi has in recent years transformed into a source of highly-skilled help in fields like health, tech and education

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Explore the rich architectural history of Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road – while it lasts

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:37:45 +0000

As demolitions and skyscrapers forever alter the landscape around the capital's first paved street outside the Old City, the time to explore its hidden treasures is running out

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See Jerusalem’s beautiful art parks, where (almost) no graven images can be found

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:32:04 +0000

The Holy City has long had a de facto ban on statues in the human form, as per the second of the Ten Commandments, but that doesn't mean sculptures are completely off the menu

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The tragic pre-1948 history of Jerusalem’s now-posh Mekor Haim neighborhood

Sat, 11 May 2024 04:04:08 +0000

The Jewish enclave south of the capital was subject to brutal Arab attacks, and holds a memorial for 12 men killed fighting for it in the War of Independence

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An Easter visit to Mount Precipice and Jesus’s hometown of Nazareth

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:06:24 +0000

Despite wartime drop in tourism, the churches, basilica, White Mosque and charming old town, with spice shops, fashion and superb eateries, bustle with locals, are stunning as ever

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Learn about Reb Aryeh, the ‘Prisoners’ Rabbi’ of pre-state Israel who visited lepers

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:22:49 +0000

Identifying troops' bodies via a kabbalistic ritual and comforting the jailed, downtrodden and sick, the beloved Aryeh Levin earned a reputation for piety in early 1900s Jerusalem

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These Taglit-Birthright alumni rushed to Israel to volunteer after Oct. 7 atrocities

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:14:16 +0000

With most flights canceled and an active war still raging, Diaspora Jews from around the world showed their love by working fields - and sometimes just lending an attentive ear

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Israel’s valiant Lone Soldiers have given their lives for the Jewish state since 1948

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:37:29 +0000

Among the casualties of the current war with Hamas are 18 brave volunteers who came from abroad to defend the country. Their history spans back to Israel's foundation

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A land with a view: Visit these scenic Israeli overlooks featuring audio guides

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:16:18 +0000

Scattered throughout the country's mountains and hills are hundreds of lookout points with histories both modern and ancient. Here are just a few of them

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Go ‘back to the future’ of ancient Jerusalem with these high-tech history exhibits

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 07:03:34 +0000

This summer, enjoy a wide array of cutting-edge interactive and multimedia displays highlighting the capital's current beauty and colorful past

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Immerse yourself in the Holy Land’s history by visiting these ancient ritual baths

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:46:29 +0000

Essential to Jewish religious life, mikvehs can be found throughout Israel -- and some tell captivating tales of life millennia ago

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