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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce

“When I hear people say, ‘Is it possible America and Israel will split apart and no longer enjoy this extraordinary partnership?’ I say, ‘No... we are not that stupid," Huckabee said.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.
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Two republics, one covenant: Why the US-Israel alliance is bigger than politics - opinion

The wedding of Miriam Shani and Ofek Dotan at the Kedar sheep farm near Ma'ale Adumim, June 2026.

Beyond the Headlines: A fallen soldier's widow remarries, stories of renewal inspire - opinion

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion


Huvy Elisha and the enduring power of Biblical Art in Jerusalem

Ishai Elisha.

Meeting our ancient cousins: What the Samaritans can teach about Jewish continuity - opinion

The existence of the Samaritans reminds us that possessing a text is not enough. The greater wonder is the survival of a people and a living tradition.

Samaritans are seen celebrating Shavuot.

Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible

Other books on the list include "Charlotte’s Web" by E. B. White and “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.

The Texas flag waves during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas; Illustrative.

Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests

The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.

Composite Aerial Photo of Building 101, Tel Eton, June 23, 2026.

Parashat Hukat haftarah: The argument that persists

The conclusion is clear: a nation that attacks another in an attempt to annihilate it forfeits its claims to protection. Israel did not conquer out of ambition. It defended itself.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis

At the ICEJ Jerusalem Summit, pastors, theologians, and Jewish leaders warned that antisemitism and replacement theology are gaining ground inside parts of the Christian world.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the ICEJ summit between June 9 and 11.

Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

There is much more to be learned about the history of the Hebrew nation, its literature, and even geography from the Great Isaiah Scroll.

A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

'The Sacrificial Service': Leviticus has been mistranslated for centuries - review

The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10. 

Reading a torah scroll

What the Israelites' greatest failure can teach us about today's uncertainty - opinion

Dreams are perfect. Reality is not. Reality demands sacrifice, perseverance, and the courage to confront uncertainty.

 SCRIBES FINISH writing a Torah scroll.

Parashat Beha'alotcha: The courage to see beyond

The Menorah in Zechariah’s vision still burns. Its message still endures. And it still calls to each of us: light the flame. Raise it high.

The menorah-inscribed stone door discovered in Tiberias, December 2017