Israel: ‘Historic’ Israeli snowstorm
Power outages throughout Israel in storm of 'rare ferocity, thousands of stranded drivers rescued by IDF and police.
Israel: Hasmonean period building uncovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have discovered the first ruins of a building from the Hasmonean period in Jerusalem, filling a gap in the…
Canada: Airline asks passengers what they want from Santa
A generous airline spread Christmas cheer to its passengers by asking them what presents they wanted - then dishing out…
Israel: Provision for men, women to pray together at Western Wall
New egalitarian plaza south of traditional prayer site (Kotel) accommodates all forms of prayer at the Western Wall and has…
USA: Pope Francis is Time’s person of the year
Time magazine selected Pope Francis as its Person of the Year, saying the Catholic Church's new leader has changed the…
MidEast: ‘Historic’ agreement to link Red & Dead Seas
Energy Minister Silvan Shalom announces deal with Jordan and Palestinian Authority to save Dead Sea, provide desalinized water to all…
Oh the weather outside is frightful
By Marney Blom This morning I woke up to find the Holy City wrapped in a blanket of snow,…