War brought a nostalgic mood to the country. ISRAEL21c finds a place in Tel Aviv to really indulge in it. When Guy Levy opened his new business a year ago,…
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Eclectic Café & Shop Serves All Types of Hebrew Nostalgia
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Bridges With Music: 95 Years of Music to Speak to Our Time
by icinwby icinwArts Empowering Life (Beauty, Truth and Faith in the Arts) presents an ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LECTURE SERIES – FREE – In Person and Livestreamed to enrich your life through Music and…
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The 1950s draining of Lake Hula was a huge environmental mistake. Now, a photo exhibit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the successful reversal of the damage. It’s been 20 years…
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Ark Encounter USA | All Aboard! A 4,800-Year-Old Floating Zoo Comes Alive
Who doesn’t think that a year-long cruise traversing the high seas in a ginormous wooden ark, accompanied by a boatload of cool animals, would be a unique—and fun—way to escape…
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See Israel’s Most Beautiful Stained-glass Windows
Stained-glass windows adorn places of worship for all three monotheistic religions, and their beauty is peaceful and inspiring. Israel is home to endless beautiful architecture, from majestic ancient remains and…
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Known as the childhood hometown of Jesus, Nazareth is nestled in the hills of the lower Galilee region and is an important site for pilgrims as well as tourists. Pronounced Natsrat in…
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Its name may take on an ominous tone, but the Dead Sea is anything but dead. Deriving its title from its inability to sustain most forms of marine life, it…
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AD 95 marked the beginning of the end after Roman emperor Domitian exiled the apostle John—by then an old man—to a small volcanic island off the coast of Greece. John…
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During this difficult time, here are some reading recommendations that bring to light Israel’s multifaceted and complex history. Here in Israel, we are facing an unprecedented war. Never before have…
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Half hidden in the windblown landscape of southern Jordan, the ancient sandstone city of Petra has been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as well as…
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5 HISTORICAL LANDMARKS THAT CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF NEVE TZEDEK
Tel Aviv’s historic district balances modernity with resilient landmarks reflecting its cultural and artistic legacy. Neve Tzedek, a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Tel Aviv, has earned a reputation…
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Gilgal | A Geographical Mystery Marked with Footprints of Promise
Gilgal, a name that is mentioned 39 times in the Old Testament, is an important biblical destination, yet does not have an exact location. It was once an actual site,…
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Water Workers Unearth Israel’s Oldest City Gate
Water workers unearth Israel’s oldest city gate. Workers chanced upon the oldest city gate in Israel during excavations to lay a new water pipe. The stone and mudbrick structure formed…
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Giza Pyramids | Where Mummies Come Alive
No one likes pyramid schemes—except for the ruling class in ancient Egypt who some 4,000 years ago constructed colossal pyramids to house their mummified pharaohs in preparation for their journey…
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Schoolgirl unearths ancient ‘magical mirror’ in Israel
Aviv Weizman, 17, was taking part in an archeological dig at the ancient site of Usha when she discovered the 1,500-year-old object. A teenager from northern Israel recently made the…