Passing of a Warrior

 Ariel “Arik” Sharon February 26, 1928–January 11, 2014 Earlier this year, Ariel Sharon lost the last fight of his life. Bridges for Peace would like to take this opportunity to offer condolences to the people of Israel in the loss of a man who, in many ways, embodied the history of the modern State of

Rabbis Write Open Letter against Kerry’s Peace Plan

 Secretary Kerry An open letter by a group of Israeli rabbis spoke out against US Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to reinvigorate the stalled Israeli–Palestinian peace process. The group calls itself SOS Israel and the Committee to Save the Land and People of Israel. Their open letter, which almost sounds like Israel’s prophets of

Souvenirs with Nazi Symbols

The Bulgarian town, Bansko, where the Nazi souvenirs were found An Israeli traveling in Bulgaria was shocked to find mugs carrying the picture of Adolf Hitler and decorated with swastikas in a souvenir shop in a ski resort. She later realized the shop was not [the] only one carrying the Nazi paraphernalia, and found similar

Iranian TV Airs Simulated Attack

A screenshot of the Iranian documentary, “Nightmare of Vultures.” Iranian television aired a documentary called the “Nightmare of Vultures,” which included a chilling computer simulation of an attack on Israeli targets. The broadcast, which was aired just before the Friday Muslim prayers, shows an Iranian response to an attack from Israel. Targets included the Israel

Schnitzel, Israeli Style

What comes to mind when you think of Israeli food? Falafel, shawarma, kabobs, pita and hummus usually top the list. However chicken schnitzel has become one of the most common foods in Israel, adapted from German wiener-schnitzel made with veal. Home-made schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food, but it is also very tasty at fast

Unprecedented Collection of Religious Texts Unveiled

{image_1}The parchment looks fragile, and holes dot the page, but the letters are as clear as when they were written 1,500 years ago. A piece of a prayer that at one time was meticulously set onto papyrus by a scribe, this is one of more than 200 ancient biblical objects that fill a hall in the Bible Lands Museum in an exhibit titled “The Book of Books,” where visitors come face-to-face with almost 2,000 years of history.

Future IDF Commanders Aid Elderly during Snow Storm

{image_1}Dozens of soldiers from the Paratroopers, Golani, Kfir, Givati and Nachal Brigades who are enrolled in the officer-training course were activated as support units during the weekend's storm [which dumped up to 60 cm (23.6 in) on the capital. Thousands were without electricity for up to four days].

Where Hebrew and Arabic Go Hand in Hand

{image_1}“Hand in Hand” in Jerusalem is a bilingual school for Jewish and Arab students. The staff in each of the four schools in the network is equally balanced between Arab and Jewish principals and teachers. Every class is co-taught by teachers from both languages, and respect is the guiding principle.

Vital to Israel’s Security

{image_1}Iran: “I Will Not Be Silent”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the following remarks at the candle-lighting ceremony for the fifth night of Chanukah: “In contrast to others, when I see that interests vital to the security of Israel's citizens are in danger, I will not be silent.

My Firstborn Son Is Going into the Army

{image_1}I have anticipated this day for 19 years, with mixed feelings of awe and love, repressed fear and with pride; and of course with prayer.

Treasure of Jewish History Recovered

{image_1}The Jewish link to the land of Iraq, historically known as Babylon, is embedded in the Bible. According to Jewish tradition, the Garden of Eden was located there, and leaders and prophets such as Daniel, Ezekiel, Ezra and Jonah are believed to be buried there. But by the mid-twentieth century, Jewish life began to unravel and Jews fled the country en masse, stripped of their citizenship and assets. For awhile it seemed that the incredible heritage of thousands of years of Jewish life in Babylon would be lost to the world. But God would miraculously use an oppressive, maniacal dictator and an unpopular war to preserve the history of His people.

You Shall Be a Blessing

“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing” (Gen. 12:2). Join us as we consider several ways in which we can see that the Lord’s promise to Abraham and his descendants is being partially fulfilled in our world today. Help in