Recently, archeological findings strengthened the identification of the site of Bethsaida, a Galilean fishing village from the New Testament and the hometown of the disciples Peter, Andrew, and Philip. This excavation has been ongoing since 2016 and is led by professor Steven Notley, the academic director of one of Israel’s…

Attack drones are very lethal and have become a part of modern-day warfare. Recently, Hezbollah has integrated fiber optic drones to cause damage, injury, and death to Israeli troops along the northern border. Fiber optic drones use fiber optics instead of traditional signaling transmission to receive command and control from…

This past weekend, Israel and Jewish communities around the world celebrated Shavuot (which means “weeks” in Hebrew). The receiving of the Ten Commandments is celebrated throughout the country by eating sweet things—mainly dairy—like cheesecake or blintzes. Shavuot also celebrates the first barley harvest.

Shavuot celebrations were also held in the…

Every year at Shavuot, hundreds of believers in Israel—friends, families, congregations, and visitors—gather together from all over the country for a large picnic together with worship, prayer, and joyous reunions. Many people wear white, enjoy family time together, and eat delicious foods.

There are many symbolic meanings rolled into this…