Archive for 2019
A Day in Be’er Sheva River Park
This video (01:11) presents some of the highlights of the restored Be’ersheva River Park, from a children’s park to historical sites to a giant outdoor amphitheatre. For more information about all that the
Be’er Sheva River Park: A Jewel in Israel’s Desert
In Hebrew with English subtitles, this video (01:00) shows how JNF-KKL’s Beersheva River Park restoration project has transformed a garbage dump into a flourishing park, realizing David Ben Gurion’s visions for the Negev.
JNF Blueprint Negev: Be’er Sheva
This video (04:17) highlights JNF’s commitment to transform Be’ersheva through investment in the environment, culture, people and infrastructure of the city. From the biblical history of Abraham in the area through the modern Be’ersheva
The Four Wars of Israel/Palestine
In this important article, Prof. Michael Walzer re-frames the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict into four simultaneous and continuous wars: the Palestinian war to destroy Israel, the Palestinian war for an independent state that will end
Rabbi A.J. Heschel: Shabbat as a Sanctuary in Time
An excerpt from Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s “The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man,” this profound article explores the unique role of time in Judaism. Whereas other religions sanctify space, objects or people,
Time Saving Shabbat Menus
This practical article provides links to recipes for complete Shabbat dinner and lunch menus designed for busy cooks who want to make special, delicious and impressive Shabbat meals, but simply don’t have the
57 Shabbat Dinner Recipes You’re Going to Love
This article from The Nosher, a Jewish food blog, provides links to more than 50 delicious recipes for Friday night dinner, including creative twists on traditional dishes as well as brand new ideas
The Jerusalem Light Rail: A Microcosm of the City’s Diversity
Produced by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this video (02:01) introduces the Jerusalem Light Rail, the first in Israel, constructed in 2011. Built along the line that once divided the city, prior to
The Hurva Synagogue: A Symbol of Rebuilt Jerusalem
This post tells the story behind the historic Hurva Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. Originally built in the 18th century, the synagogue was destroyed by Muslims in
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