Hailing Pope Francis as a ‘true friend of Israel and of the Jewish people,’ President sets off for first official visit to Vatican. Continue reading
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In first, Israel pitches Bible study sessions to foreign envoys
Ahead of High Holidays, Foreign Ministry organizes seminar linking ancient Jewish texts to today’s challenges. Continue reading
On Temple Mount, some see a dome and imagine an altar
More and more religious Jews are visiting the holy site, part of a movement defying a centuries-old rabbinic ban and stoking tension with Muslims who also lay claim to the esplanade.
‘Our ideals aren’t limited to a state but the manifestation of our religious yearnings of the past 2,000 years’ Continue reading
First Translation of Khameini’s New Book on the Destruction of America, Israel
NOTE: What follows is the first significant translation of the newly-released book, ‘Palestine’ by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khameini. The page numbers below refer to the original PDF in Farsi (available here). This page will be updated as more of the book is available in translation. Continue reading
US Orthodox more similar to evangelicals than to other Jews, study finds
Community tracks with Christians on questions of religiosity, conservative political beliefs, according to Pew analysis of landmark 2013 survey Continue reading
Self-defense, King David-style?
In a classroom at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium, Yehoshua Sofer, an intense bearded man in his 50s who used to be a rapper, trains a group of adherents in what he says is a biblical martial art Continue reading
The quest for the red heifer: An ancient commandment meets modern technology
Temple Institute int’l director says crowdfunding campaign is opportunity for Jews and gentiles to help achieve the vision of the prophets of Israel of “a house of prayer and peace for all.”
What Makes Iran Unique?
Iran’s approach to Islamism makes it more dangerous than other Islamic countries, expert reveals to Arutz Sheva.
This week, Arutz Sheva spoke to Dr. Ephraim Herrera, an expert on the Middle East and Islam, about the deal signed between the West and Iran – and what makes Iran unique. Continue reading
West Bank inches closer to boiling point
The rising tensions are evident everywhere. In Meir Ettinger’s fanaticism; in Palestinian villages where night watchmen groups are formed; in Givat Ronen outpost where ‘the most hotheaded guys are drawn,’ and in the police, where investigators are trying to solve the arson in Duma and prepare for possible Jewish retaliation. Continue reading
Giant gates to Goliath’s home discovered: Monumental fortification belonging to the Biblical city of Philistine Gath unearthed
- Archaeologists say the gates appear to be the largest ever found in Israel
- They have also uncovered formidable fortified walls around the gate
- The gates to Gath are mentioned in the Bible as David flees from King Saul
- Gath is also reputed to have been the home of the Philistine warrior Goliath