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Impressive archaeological finds are currently being uncovered in extensive excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), prior to the building of new neighborhoods in the municipality of Rosh Ha’ayin. During the excavation an impressive 2,700-year-old farmhouse (30 × 50 m; 98 × 164 ft) and a 1,500-year-old church with colorful mosaics and inscriptions
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The Ophel excavations at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount, conducted under the direction of Dr. Eilat Mazar, have unearthed an impression of the royal seal of King Hezekiah (727698 BC). Measuring 9.7 x 8.6 mm (.38 x .34 in), the oval impression was imprinted on a 3 mm (.12 in)
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An impressive marble statue of a ram was uncovered near an ancient church that dates to the Byzantine period. The discovery was made in an archaeological excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in the Caesarea Harbor National Park. In Christian art, the ram is often depicted carried on the shoulders of the “Good
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The polling service, Étude IFOP, recently released findings of an extensive survey conducted amongst French Jews. Some 43%, the findings claim, are planning to make aliyah (immigrate) to Israel. In light of November’s massacre and ISIS’s subsequent threat, such a decision should come as no surprise. Yet according to Breaking Israel News, Étude IFOP conducted
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Gaza is ramping up for another war with Israel and openly says so. Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh is pledging to attack and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is pledging a devastating response. As a result, there is talk today in Israel that another Gaza war might be only months away. Experts in Israel say that Hamas
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A tense quiet has characterized the Israel-Egypt border for the past year, as the threat of the Islamic State has grown, leading the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] to realize that it could end up affecting Israel directly—specifically its southern towns. The IDF has taken this danger to heart, and has been preparing. The IDF Southern
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Every air traveler has a story of suffering the indignation of security searches, interrogations, long delays, unpacking and repacking suitcases while departure time looms, etc, etc, etc. Many are of the opinion that airlines are taking this security issue just a step or two too far. After all, who really wants to stand in that
Continue Reading »A joint study by researchers of the Weizmann Institute and the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) examined fava seeds (broad beans) found in archaeological excavations in recent years at Neolithic sites in the Galilee in northern Israel. Seeds found at the prehistoric sites show that the inhabitants’ diet at the time consisted mainly of fava beans,
Continue Reading »The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed for the first time another hidden treasure located in the city of Lod: a breathtaking Roman-era mosaic dating back nearly 2,000 years. The archaeological find was uncovered by chance during the construction of the visitor center for the famous “Lod Mosaic,” believed to have served as the living room
Continue Reading »Some years back, the ruler of a superpower set up headquarters in Jerusalem. Near the Temple courts he constructed a massive fortress. From its ramparts, he held Jewish rebels at bay, launching spears and slinging metal slugs emblazoned with symbols and inscriptions representing favorite deities. Determined to convert the Jews, and if not to squash
Continue Reading »For the past 50 years we have been building bridges between the Christian and Jewish worlds. Others in the Christian world have been reaching out with hands of friendship and respect. Today, we are embarking on a new era as many in the Jewish world are now seeking to forge respectful, sincere relationships
Continue Reading »Many have been looking for a sign from God. We look in the biblical calendar and find out about the shmitah and Jubilee years. We gaze at the heavens and see blood moons and solar eclipses. We watch Russian actions in Syria; we shudder as we observe the nations turning against Israel. But, His greatest
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