Compassion in No Man’s Land

The French Hospital of St. Louis on Paratroopers Road marks the former cease-fire line along No Man’s Land.Photo by Andrew Pilcher Jerusalem’s Paratroopers Road is one of the busiest streets in the city. As the demarcation between the Municipality of Jerusalem and the Old City Walls, it is the line where east (Jerusalem) meets west

Finding Your Calling—the Secret to Jewish Greatness

Jeremy Gimpelwww.thelandofisrael.com Editorial Note: Relationships between Christians and Jews must be based on respect, and true friendship only comes through understanding. Here, the author will help readers understand some of the faith challenges the Jewish community is facing as he urges a return to the relationship with God and depth of faith their forefathers had.

Winged Odyssey

The Marvel of Bird Migration in Israel An electric blue flash—turquoise and sapphire plumage as rich as Joseph’s coat of many colors, against a backdrop of emerald green—signals the flight of a Kingfisher hunting from its perch above the Jordan River. Spring has arrived in Israel, and with it comes one of the most breathtaking

Telling—Haggadah

“And you shall tell your son in that day [when the Lord brings you into the land which He promised to give you], saying ‘This is done because of what the Lord did for me when I came up from Egypt’” (Exod. 13:8 emphasis added). The word haggadah (הגדה), which is the noun form of

Israeli Military—Going Green

Israel Air Force photovoltaic cells already installedIsrael Defense Forces Thanks to a new plan to install solar panels throughout Israel, the IDF is increasing its use of green energy, replacing expensive diesel generators that pollute the environment. The IDF is the largest organization in Israel, with bases across the country. That means we have a

Unique Neuroscience Tools

Yakobchuk Vasyl/Shutterstock.com Alpha Omega isn’t just another Israeli high-tech company. In addition to successfully cornering the market on products for neurosurgery and neuroscience research, Alpha Omega is also a success story involving its Arab-Israeli co-owners, Imad and Reem Younis. In 1993, they decided to take the bold move of going back to their mutual hometown

Dispatch Technology for Critical Missions

www.tadirantele.com When every second counts, a new dispatch console developed by Israelis can help coordinate emergency teams so they can respond faster to save lives and avert catastrophes. The Aeonix Dispatch Console is the latest offering from Tadiran Telecom. The cost-effective software and interface brings emergency and police crews “up to speed” with a plug-and-play

Jerusalem Surrounded

Israel’s Enemies Align with Prophetic Battle Plan So much has happened…so fast. For a time, it looked as though the moderates would sweep to victory in the Middle East. Dictators were dead or deposed, Al-Qaeda was on the run, and Iran was under crippling sanctions for their nuclear program. Iran’s top ally, the Syrian regime,

Major Byzantine Discovery

Impressive archaeological finds, including a major church some 1,500 years old with a magnificent mosaic and five inscriptions, were uncovered during Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) excavations, prior to the construction of a new neighborhood at Moshav Aluma (Israel’s southern coastal plain). The excavations were directed by Dr. Daniel Varga and Dr. Davida Dagan. According to

Rare Hasmonean Building Uncovered

Josephus wrote about Hasmonean Jerusalem but it is only now that remains of a building from the period are being unearthed by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The building stands about 4 meters (13 ft) high and covers an area of some 64 square meters (690 sq ft). The broad walls, more than one meter

Intricate Garden Fountain

Excerpts of an article by Edgar Asher, Ashernet Remains of a once affluent estate that had a fountain in its garden were recently unearthed in Ramla. Archaeologists date the structure to the late tenth century and first half of the eleventh century. A fountain made of mosaic covered with plaster and stone slabs was uncovered.

Rare Fabrics Found Near Dead Sea

Thousands of pieces of fabric dating to the Roman period have been discovered in the Judean Desert. So far only two were colored with dye extracted from the murex snail. Now, a study conducted by Dr. Na‘ama Sukenik of the Israel Antiquities Authority, has exposed three other rare fabrics. These prestigious textiles, from the Wadi

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