Visual Delight: Israeli Children Celebrating Shavuot in the Pre-State Years
The photos vividly show children and young adults dressed in festive clothing, dancing, and carrying traditional baskets of first fruits (bikkurim).
Rare Royal Visit: Extinct Negev Buzzard Spotted in Ein Avdat Nature Reserve
"The rare buzzard remained in the area for nearly an hour, circling above with other eagles, sometimes swooping low overhead or landing heavily and majestically on the cliffs.”
KKL-JNF Archive: Purim in Eretz Israel Decades Ago
Captured by, among others, Shmuel Joseph Schweig, one of the Yishuv's most renowned photographers, these photos bring to life the festive spirit of the era.
Haredi Recruits Complete Beret Hike following Weeks of Intensive Training
“To see my son standing here as a warrior in the IDF fills me with indescribable pride."
Seagull Swallowed Fishing Hook, Got Entangled, Saved by Vigilant Fisherman
Another seagull is currently hospitalized after a hook became stuck in its wing.
Trump-MBS Billboards Highlight Israel’s Readiness for Saudi Normalization
This marks the first time the Saudi leader has appeared on billboards in Israel. The message displayed reads: “We Are Ready,” and “Israel Is Ready.”
Land of Cats and Honey
By reducing the number of stray cats and improving their living conditions, Israel hopes to create a more sustainable and humane approach to managing this growing problem.
Houthis on the Roof
Our thanks to Flash90’s Chaim Goldberg who braved it to the rooftop of one of the homes as security officials had climbed up there to assess the damage.
Zot Chanukah!
The word “Zot” in the Torah is a reference to the Shechina (God’s presence in tangible reality).
IDF Soldiers Erect First Sukkah in Gaza since the 2005 Sharon Expulsion
The guys who WhatsApped Magal are working in the Netzarim corridor, an open area between the northern Gaza Strip and the center and south
Rare KKL-JNF Archival Photos Illuminate Shavuot Celebrations in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s
KKL-JNF unveils historic images capturing the essence of Bikkurim celebrations.
It’s 5708-09 All Over Again: KKL Archive Releases Images from Israel’s Formative Years
The KKK-JNF archive offered a collection of rare archival photos from Israel's formative years.
Haredi Battalion Rushed to Gaza during Basic Training Finally Graduated
The Haredi fighters’ war began on the day of Simchat Torah, October 7.
On Purim 5784 Israelis Eke Out the Silly
Turns out being happy is hard work for a people tormented by war and atrocities, and so, we salute them!
AI Renders US Navy Boats on Gaza’s Shore
We then asked to see President Biden feeding a Gazan child. Appetizing? You be the judge.
The Smiling Soldier Project: Remembering Elkana Newlander
A tribute to Sergeant First Class (res.) Elkana Newlander, may his memory be for a blessing.
Almond Trees Are Blossoming in Israel a Month ahead of Tu BiShvat
“The warm temperatures trigger the mechanisms of the fragrant and colorful flowering, which is designed to attract pollinators."
Israeli Flag and Hostages’ Portraits Raised in Antarctica
In the wake of the war, the symbolic act of raising the Israeli flag amidst the icy expanses of Antarctica took on heightened significance.
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Prayers Resume in Gaza after 19-Year Interruption
"Prayers on steroids everywhere."
Day 37: IDF Forces Fighting on the Ground in Gaza
New images depicting the IDF infantry and armored units operating in the Gaza Strip.
IDF Kills 20 Terrorists Who Emerge from Tunnel on Gaza Beach
Air Force aircraft that were directed by IDF forces attacked Hamas military buildings, anti-tank positions, observation posts, and military infrastructure along the Gaza coastline.
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Haredi Lone Soldiers Receive Gift of 4 Species for Sukkot
Over the past few days, the Netzah association distributed 450 fancy four species sets to the Haredi soldiers.
What a Difference a Year Makes in Tel Aviv
You know, the Internet has a very long memory.
58 Israeli Artists Blow Minds in 38 Rooms of Tel Aviv’s Imperial Hotel
I was there Monday night and couldn’t stop firing my camera. These are but a few of the images.
Tel Aviv Light Rail to Start Service August 18 after 100 Years’ Interruption
The NTA has been accused of management waste that allegedly included lots of partying.
Watch Black Whip Snake Dying after Trying to Devour a Hedgehog in Shoham
"At the end of the match both the hedgehog and the snake met their deaths in this tragic encounter."
1700 Israelis Gather to Hear the Book of Lamentations on Mt. Herod
Herodion is an ancient Jewish fortress and town, the only site named after King Herod the Great.
KKL-JNF Presents: Ancient Synagogues You Must Visit on your Israel Vacation
The ancient synagogues tell the Jewish story spanning thousands of years.
It’s Not Autumn Yet, But the First Squills Are Already Popping in Israel
“I hope the images will help cool down the people of Israel a little, ahead of a particularly hot week."
New Tower of David Museum Reopening Thursday after 3-Year Construction
“No other museum can tell Jerusalem’s story in such a distinctive setting, within the citadel that has witnessed so many events in the city's past."