WATCH: New Butterfly Species Discovered in Israel

For the first time in 109 years, researchers have discovered a new butterfly species in the Holy Land.

A new species of butterfly, known as “Acentria’s fritillary” (Melitaea acentria), was recently discovered flying over the slopes of the popular Mount Hermon ski resort in the Golan Heights.

These colorful insects, the first new butterfly species discovered in Israel in 109 years, were originally thought to belong to a different fritillary, but butterfly and moth experts were surprised to learn from that they were an entirely different species.

The beautiful butterflies can be seen flying between northern Israel, Syria and Lebanon.

Send Passover Packages to Needy Israeli Soldiers - Bring Them Joy!

We are honored to thank the young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives every day to protect the citizens of Israel. Since October 7th, soldiers have been on the battlefield for months - many are hoping to come home for Passover.

Join us in sending Passover food packages (and personal notes) to Israeli soldiers and their families.

Many soldiers spend the Passover holiday with needy families back home. The soldiers greatly appreciate your love and concern. Bring them Passover joy!

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