Passover: The Holiday of Redemption
The origins of Pesach (Passover) lie in the spring celebrations of the first grain harvest. The holiday celebrates God’s great redemptive act of the Jews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt to freedom. Together with Shavuot (Pentecost) and Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles), Pesach is one of the three ancient Israelite pilgrimage festivals, during which Jews journeyed to […]
The Art of David Gerstein
David Gerstein is a brand name in Israel and he is considered a popular Israeli artist. His work can be found in homes and galleries around the world. He is famous for designing a playground in Jerusalem, and his sculptures dot the landscape of the country, beautifying cities all over Israel. Gerstein was born in […]
Saboneto Soap, bringing the Fragrance of Judea and Samaria to your Home
Saboneto is a family owned business located in Kochav Hashacar, in the Binyamin region in Judea and Samaria. Before starting the Saboneto soap company, Shlomo Keshet worked at for an Israeli olive oil company. It was there that he began learning about the amazing benefits and qualities of olive oil. Combining his newfound passion for […]
Songs for All Seasons, Music for All Reasons: Breaking the Lock
Music is the language of the soul. It provokes some of the most powerful and most visceral of emotions. It is a timeless expression of the deepest, most profound thoughts – without words. It ties us to our ancestors, teaches our traditions, carries our prayers, expresses our hopes and mourns our sadness, all in one. […]
Photos from the Israel365 Purim Party
Thanks to so many donors from all over the world, Israel365 was able to provide Purim joy to those who need it most.
Rabbi Akiva, Bar Kokhba Revolt, and the Ten Tribes of Israel
Alexander Zephyr grew up in Eastern Europe where he attended law school at the State University of Jurisprudence. He practiced criminal and civil law for several years, until he moved to Canada in 1974. A gifted researcher and very knowledgeable in both biblical and Talmudic text, Zephyr began writing and publishing articles and essays on […]
The Art Of Exultation: Miniature Paintings Of Jewish Tradition
When Julia Agranovitz first came to Israel in 1993 from her native Russia, she was confronted with the beauty and complexity of the holy land. Searching for a way to channel her artistic talents and her new found passion, she began painting on small scale canvases. Julia also prints lithograph on canvas as well, both […]
Adar I: You Have Been Vindicated!
This year in the Hebrew Calendar we are in what is known as a leap year or a pregnant year. There are seven years in a 19 year cycle on the lunar calendar that are a leap year. So in these years a whole additional month is added, making Adar I and Adar II. In […]
A Unique Piece of Music which Transcends Community Borders
Christian American composer Esther Upham has created a refreshing and inspiring piece of contemporary classical music for the world to enjoy. Born in Chicago, Esther attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy and a Master of Music degree in Piano Accompanying. Upon completing her […]
Bring Brightness To Your Sabbath Table
The sacramental blessing over wine on the Jewish Sabbath is fundamentally what sanctifies the day, turning an ordinary Saturday into the Jewish holy Sabbath. Routinely, the wine for that blessing is contained in a beautiful cup that honors the moment of sanctification and allows people to reflect on the day of rest and God’s creation […]