Tag: Jerusalem

The author presents two poems that explore the relationship between God and the world.
Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories.
Papua New Guinea is set to open an honorary consulate in Ariel, located in the biblical heartland, becoming the first country to do so.
In a recent speech, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas accused Israel of ruining Christmas and killing Palestinian children.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin is a mother tirelessly campaigning for the return of her son, Hersh, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists.
In this personal narrative, the author, a Jewish young man from Milwaukee, is living alone and feeling homesick for Christmas in Jerusalem in 1958.
In observance of Asarah b'Tevet, a minor fast day, Jews commemorate the beginning of the Babylonian siege on Jerusalem and the subsequent destruction of the First Temple.
The author reflects on their experiences and emotions related to their Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages.
Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages.
This article discusses a group of Syrian Jewish women who traveled to Israel to assist and show solidarity during the recent war.
In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story.
In this essay by Maya Rosen, it is explored what it means to be in exile from a Jewish perspective.
The map from Martin Gilbert's book "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Its History in Maps" shows that Jews were the main settled population in the land that eventually became known as Palestine for over 1,600 years.
Noa Lewis, CEO of Echad and a volunteer with the IDF's women's casualty-treatment unit, discusses the importance of finding purpose in helping Israel.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Noa Lewis, CEO of Echad and a volunteer with the IDF's women's casualty-treatment unit, discusses the importance of finding our sense of purpose and unity in the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.
In this diary, the author recounts her experience of mobilizing chesed (acts of kindness) during a time of war in Israel.
In this diary entry, the author describes their experience of mobilizing chesed (kindness) in response to the war between Israel and Hamas.
This article shares the story of Bentzi Goldman, who owns a delivery company and decided to use his company to help Israeli soldiers during the war.
In this personal account, the author shares her experience during a period of conflict in Israel.
The text discusses a quiz with questions related to Jewish knowledge including the meaning of "Moshiach," Israel's withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, the naming of a new train station in Jerusalem after an Israeli president, the group of sages who wrote down the Mishnah, the primary area of emigration in the First Aliyah, and the sidrah featuring the story of the spies entering the Land of Israel.
Israeli citizens have returned to the streets for rallies on Saturday nights, but the atmosphere is quieter and more somber.
In Jerusalem, a market was set up to support farmers near the Gaza Strip who have been heavily impacted by the war.
In this article, the authors discuss the recent destruction of Gaza and its impact on the people living there.
The author shares their personal experience of feeling overwhelmed by recent tragic events related to Israel and anti-Semitism.