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Illustrative: Jewish men attend a Passover sacrifice reenactment on March 30, 2015, in Jerusalem. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
September 20, 2025, 7:59 am
What do the Third Temple movement and Noahide laws have in common? A far-right vision
In her new book ‘Messianic Zionism in the Digital Age,’ Rachel Z. Feldman documents a growing fringe movement to hasten the messiah’s coming – and its incendiary geopolitical implications
By Rich Tenorio
A portrayal of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi in a Channel 14 clip berating him on October 22, 2024, with the Channel's slogan "God willing, We will win together!" on the top left. (X screenshot used in accordance with article 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 23, 2024, 5:14 pm
IDF censures right-wing TV network for mockery of military chief
Channel 14 publishes clip making fun of Herzi Halevi, showing his eyes enlarging in response to a soldier sporting a Messiah badge
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
John Lennon, left,and Paul McCartney, announce the establishment of Apple Corps Ltd., in New York, NY, May 15, 1968. The new company, owned equally by all four Beatles, would make films, produce records, and own clothing stores in London. (AP Photo)
October 10, 2021, 10:43 pm
Found: Lennon and McCartney’s comedy about the messiah
In BBC interview in which he insists it was John who split the Beatles, Paul says the long-lost play is ‘quite a funny thing, called Pilchard’
By ToI Staff and AP
Illustrative: Evangelical Christians from various countries wave flags as they march to show their support for Israel in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)
May 18, 2020, 10:24 am
Trouble in paradise: ‘GOD TV’ spat exposes tensions between Israel, evangelicals
Jewish state has long welcomed Christians’ political and financial support, but most Jews view any effort to convert them as deeply offensive
By Joseph Krauss
Shelanu Television, part of the GOD-TV international Christian media network, was launched on April 29, 2020 on HOT cable in Israel. (Screen Capture)
May 5, 2020, 8:55 pm
Messianic network GOD-TV launches Hebrew channel in Israel, sparking outrage
Communications minister calls to investigate ‘oversight’ that granted channel 7-year license, vows not to allow missionary work on air
By JTA and ToI Staff
Bezalel Naor
May 8, 2018, 3:42 pm
Bezalel Naor
The Messiah’s donkey of a thousand colors
One remarkable Talmudic description of Redemption looks a lot like the modern State of Israel
Brent Chaim Spodek
March 30, 2018, 5:10 pm
Brent Chaim Spodek
No monsters, no messiahs
Moses was known for his outbursts of passion, but he didn’t make a difference until he had a plan and stuck to it.
Sabbatai Zevi (1626–76), depicted in an illustration from an early 20th-century Russian encyclopedia of the Jews, was regarded by some Jews in his day as the messiah, until his forced conversion to Islam in the 17th century. (Wikimedia Commons/via JTA)
February 22, 2018, 9:19 am
For some Balkan Muslims a Jewish false messiah inspires interfaith understanding
In certain circles emphasizing mysticism, 17th century figure Sabbatai Zevi has recently become ‘an element through which to express their genuine philosemitism’
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Evangelical Christians from Asia carry a replica of the Ark of the Covennant during the annual Jerusalem Parade on October 20, 2016 in the streets of Jerusalem, to mark the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and to express solidarity with Israel. (AFP PHOTO / AHMAD GHARABLI)
November 3, 2017, 3:36 am
In big anniversary year for Israel, Christian Zionists see signs of the Messiah
Diehard Jewish state supporters believe prophecies are being fulfilled, 100 years after Balfour Declaration and 50 years after Six Day War
By Andrew Tobin
Illustrative: Waiting for High Court justices to arrive in the courtroom. (Matti Friedman/Times of Israel)
September 12, 2017, 6:19 pm
Israel’s High Court won’t hear man claiming to be ‘Messiah’
Dov Sobol has repeatedly turned to Israeli courts, demanding recognition of God’s purported ‘messages’ to him
By ToI Staff
Yael Unterman
July 28, 2017, 2:39 pm
Yael Unterman
My life is like the State of Israel
The struggle to have faith in her own romantic future teaches her how to await the return of God’s presence to Jerusalem
Ethan Tucker
May 24, 2017, 1:53 pm
Ethan Tucker
The messiah’s donkey and its dung
With the great power of Jewish sovereignty comes a great responsibility that Israel has not yet fulfilled
Donald Trump wears a tallit, or Jewish prayer shawl, as he's presented with a gift during a church service at Great Faith Ministries, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in Detroit (Evan Vucci/AP)
September 9, 2016, 9:16 am
Why did a Christian bishop give Donald Trump a Jewish prayer shawl?
Bishop Wayne Jackson explains why he presented the GOP nominee with a tallit, and why many in his congregation wear one all the time
By Eric Cortellessa
A woman prays at the Western Wall during a snowstorm in Jerusalem, Friday, December 13, 2013. (photo credit: Yifa Yaakov/The Times of Israel)
November 4, 2015, 10:20 am
At Western Wall, burst pipe mistaken for messiah
Water spotted flowing from Temple Mount sparks short-lived excitement at the prospect of imminent redemption
By Raoul Wootliff
Iranian singer Parham Haghighi performs the role of Sabbatai Tzvi in 'Seekers of Light,' an opera written by Boston-based Israeli composer Matti Kovler. Seven scenes from the libretto were premiered at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston on Wed. night (photo credit: Jared Wickerham/The Times of Israel)
December 19, 2014, 3:08 pm
‘Hanukkah miracle’ at Boston museum’s joint Israeli-Iranian show
Musicians from ‘enemy’ countries perform in Hebrew and Persian in ‘Seekers of Light,’ an opera based on infamous Sabbatai Tzvi
By Matt Lebovic
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