Kubbeh—Middle Eastern Dumplings

Kubbeh is a type of dumpling usually served in soup throughout the Middle East and Israel. Kubbeh dumplings consist of a dough shell that is filled with seasoned meat. The dumplings are shaped like torpedoes, croquettes or balls. The soup base is comprised of chicken, beef, beet or various vegetable stocks. The

Snow Day in Jerusalem!

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The War for Europe: Radical Islam, Terrorism and Anti-Semitism on the Rise

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A Year in the Army

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The Internet and the Jihadi Agenda

Recruiting the young and disenfranchised, those who have always felt they existed outside the mainstream, is nothing new. Inner city gangs and cult leaders have long followed the same pattern, capturing the hearts of those who were desperate for community and a sense of belonging. Today, the same concepts are being used with terrifying success

Oil Spill Clean-up with New Technology

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Exposure to Nanoparticles May Threaten Heart Health

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Revolutionize Night Driving

Anyone who has driven at night, squinting in the glare of oncoming headlights—or who has struggled to see out the windshield during stormy weather—is familiar with the anxiety-producing and dangerous situation of poor visibility. An Israeli startup has set out to eliminate this problem. BrightWay Vision is taking existing platforms and technologies to the next

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From the North, a Growing, Massive Threat

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Herodium: Unique Entry Emerges

Archaeologists from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology have discovered a monumental entryway to the Herodian hilltop palace. The main feature of the entryway is an impressive corridor with a complex system of arches spanning its width on three separate levels. These arches buttressed the corridor’s massive side-walls, allowing the King and his

Kubbeh—Middle Eastern Dumplings

Snow Day in Jerusalem!

The War for Europe: Radical Islam, Terrorism and Anti-Semitism on the Rise

A Year in the Army

On the Hunt for Lions in Jerusalem

The Internet and the Jihadi Agenda

Oil Spill Clean-up with New Technology

Exposure to Nanoparticles May Threaten Heart Health

Revolutionize Night Driving

Aliyah, Ingathering of the Exiles

From the North, a Growing, Massive Threat

Herodium: Unique Entry Emerges

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