Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Israel: In anticipation of Shabbat snow in Jerusalem

What would it do for the soul to wake up on Shabbat morning and go out and play in the snow?

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Israel: Newly discovered papyrus dates back to second-century Jewish revolt

A newly discovered second-century C.E. papyrus, recently acquired from Bedouin who found it in a Judean Desert cave, is dated in its first line to “Year 4 of the Destruction of the House of Israel,” a reference to the Roman takeover of Jerusalem after the Second Jewish Revolt, also known as the Bar-Kokhba Revolt.

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Israel: Rappelling ancient walls of Jerusalem

Disabled athletes joined Mayor Nir Barkat to rappel down Jerusalem’s Old City walls during International Disability Awareness Month.

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Canada: Israel has “no better friend…than Canada”

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird made the statement during the opening of a new Holocaust education facility in Jerusalem.

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USA: Republicans pass resolution supporting one-state solution

The Republican National Committee has passed a resolution supporting “a united Israel governed under one law for all people,” interpreted by many as rejecting a Palestinian Authority state.

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Israel: Repairing the way for Messiah

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Jerusalem today is a city buzzing with numerous repair and reconstruction projects. Sign posts indicating that the Messiah – a Jewish Messiah – is coming soon?

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Israel: 2,000-year-old artifact discovery linked to temple sacrifice

The tiny clay artifact with inscription “Pure for God”, recently discovered at an archaeological dig in Jerusalem, was originally classified as a tool to mark ritually pure objects brought for sacrifice, during the Second Temple period. Hebrew University scholar Prof. Shlomo Naeh, however offers an entirely different explanation.

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Jordan: Israeli, Palestinian negotiators meet; no word on resuming peace process

Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators have ended their first official meeting in 15 months without saying if they are prepared to resume the stalled Mideast peace process.

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Italy: Turin shroud could not have been faked, say scientists

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Scientists state that the technology necessary to create the marks depicting a crucified man on the cloth was not available in medieval times. PRINT STORY ONLY. To read story click PRINT below. Watch related VIDEO.

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Israel: “Pure for God” seal discovered at western wall

A rare clay seal found under Jerusalem’s Old City dates back to 2,000-year-old Jewish Temple. Coin-sized seal bears two Aramaic words meaning “pure for God.”

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Christmas greetings from Israel’s Prime Minister

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PM Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to Israel’s Christian citizens and Christians throughout the world.

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Israel: Old coins force re-think on Jerusalem’s Western Wall

Tour guides grounded in the history of Jerusalem have always replied “Herod” when asked who built the wall, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in a statement.

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Turkey: Israel sends first relief aid to earthquake victims

Israeli’s launched the first Turkey bound relief plane Wednesday, while Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu continues calling for more pressure on Israel.

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Israel: Gilad Shalit is finally home

Overwhelming photos depict IDF soldier’s emotional journey from Hamas captivity to family’s loving arms.

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Israel: Vision of a decisive, “watershed” moment for the nations

How nations choose to vote regarding the creation of a Palestinian state and the division of Jerusalem will affect their futures in a serious way.

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