Psalms and Prayers: Inside a Judean Hillside Synagogue
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The Biden administration's recent sanctions policy targeting Jewish settlers in the West Bank has come under fire, with a lawsuit filed by Texans for Israel and American Jews living in Israel, challenging its constitutionality.
In the hills of Judea, where the echoes of ancient psalms still seem to whisper through the air, Rabbi Shlomo Katz presides over a synagogue that is much more than a place of worship—it is a beacon of spiritual continuity and resilience.
A new record number of Jews who ascended to the Temple Mount in one day was set on Tuesday during the fast of Tisha B'av, the day commemorating when the two Jewish Temples were destroyed. During the fast, at least 2,958 Jews ascended the Temple Mount, a record for all the years since the destruction of the Temple.
On Tisha B’Av, the day commemorating the destruction of the Jewish Temples in Jerusalem, Josh Wander brought his silver trumpets specially made for use in the Temple to the Kotel Plaza.
"But let me be clear, Jerusalem will never fall again. Jerusalem, united, Jerusalem will never fall again, no matter how many times our enemies attempt to destroy us, no matter how many times the UN slanders us and distorts reality, we will stay in our homeland and we will prevail."
First, why does the opening phrase say, "Learn to do good"? Why does it not simply say "Do good"?
Tuesday was the Ninth of Av, traditionally the saddest day for Judaism. This year in Israel, however, felt different. I saw things happen on the Temple Mount yesterday that I have never seen before. It was actually kind of crazy. Tune in to hear more!
Is Iran planning to attack Israel? Discover the alarming truth as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, with the potential for a full-blown war. From Hezbollah’s threats to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, this update breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes.
Israel is rarely mentioned when discussing the top destinations on Earth for wildlife enthusiasts. Nonetheless, Israel has been home to some of the world's most exotic animals—worthy of any safari—for thousands of years, from Biblical times until quite recently!
Nahal Heletz was one of five communities approved in response to the Palestinian Authority's lawfare and push for statehood.
by Israel Kasnett
The Hamas chief does not want to allow hostages who are alive out of his reach "since it is the one guarantee for his survival," expert tells JNS.

"Columbia’s next leader must take bold action to address the pervasive antisemitism, support for terrorism and contempt for the university’s rules that have been allowed to flourish on its campus," said Rep. Virginia Foxx.
In the midst of global turmoil and uncertainty, Israel365 invites you to join an extraordinary Zoom prayer call on Sunday, August 18th, that promises to uplift spirits and unite hearts across continents.

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