Rockets into Roses: Israeli Artist Creates Stunning Works of Art from Hamas Rockets
Yaron Bob, who lives close to the Gaza border, creates mind-boggling artwork using rockets that Hamas fires at him.
Yaron Bob, who lives close to the Gaza border, creates mind-boggling artwork using rockets that Hamas fires at him.
After being forcibly removed from Gaza in 2005, they defied all odds to turn a desolate border territory green. Everything changed again on October 7th.
During the month leading up to the Jewish High Holidays, the shofar, or ram’s horn, is traditionally blown at the end of weekday morning services.
'I knew that if I wanted to advocate for the north, I needed to see it firsthand,' Oren, Israel's former Ambassador to the US, says of decision to rejoin the IDF after over a decade.
Sgt. Yonatan Aharon Greenblatt, 21, of the Givati Brigade’s Shaked Battalion, was wounded in action on July 20, according to the military.
Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it's a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. "They can never kill the spirit of this nation."
Jews from Arabic speaking countries have a unique way of celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Take an insider's look at the holiday celebrations of Israel's Sephardic Jewish communities.
After fulfilling her dream of becoming a soldier in the IDF, Ortal is now setting her sights on her next dream.
Amit Sofer admits to an almost obsessive fascination with playing the ancient instrument, which he says is like walking in the dark.
'This center was established to enable the optimal combination between religious women's contribution to the security of the state while maintaining their faith and religious way of life.'
Every Jew should own a copy of the poem found in the backpack of the late Corp. Hillel Nehemiah Ofen, says prominent Israeli writer.
Black plans to interview his guests about their spirituality, faith and struggles. "Hopefully this is something that spiritually motivates people.”
“I remember the event like today. It happened right before Rosh Hashanah and it was a very difficult birth. It was a very big miracle."
Nine puppies stranded alone in a tree trunk surrounded by flames were saved just in time.
Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir, 22, was laid to rest at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem. 'Yesterday, even though you could have gone home, you chose to serve,' his commander said in a eulogy.
Group of volunteers regularly cooks up a storm to thank the warriors who keep them safe.
Joy ensues in Jerusalem's Old City after fully paralyzed man proposes to his girlfriend - and she accepts.
Rachel Yehurun was recently accompanying a woman in labor at the Ziv Medical Center in Safed when she noticed that the height of the newborn’s head went up instead of down.
The awards ceremony honored activists and volunteers representing diverse religious and ethnic communities who are all working for the benefit of the State of Israel.
Aleeza Ben Shalom is a mother of five from a small town in northern Israel. She’s also the star of one of the most talked about Netflix shows.
Aviad Sido, 26, became the youngest Israeli to ascend Mount Everest, completing a grief-filled personal journey.
Beatie Deutsch emphasizes that, despite pressure to compete, observing the Jewish day of rest is more important than any apparent opportunity to advance her athletic career.
From discounted hotel stays and free plays to emotional distress hotlines and tips for pregnant women, Israel extends solidarity and aid.
Israeli photography teachers volunteered to celebrate and bring awareness to parasports athletes in honor of Independence Day.
Recalling Ohad Shadmi, a pilot and squadron commander, whose family helped protect the Jewish state in the skies and on the ground.
'The terrorist looked determined. I could see the evil in his eyes,' said United Hatzalah volunteer Benny Mushulam.
The true meaning of Passover is to defend genuine freedom and to rely on no one but the Almighty for salvation.
'I always dreamt of making aliyah and becoming an Israeli champion. I now dream of representing Israel in international kickboxing competitions.'
An American-Israeli man was seriously injured in the head in Samaria, but that didn't stop him from responding quickly - as he was trained to do.
'I feel that she is my sister. Both of us are believers, both of us are religious.'
Gruber, a child of Holocaust survivors, launched a lecture program called 'Ethics in the Field' and a non-profit 'Kindness in the Field,' bringing sensitivity to the soldiers.
Aside from the 'warm winter gifts' that were given thanks to the UWI donors, what truly warmed the soldiers' hearts was the atmosphere of love and appreciation.
The far-left Meretz and anti-Zionist Balad parties will not enter the next Knesset.
'The entire State of Israel thanks you for your heroism. You saved many lives. I don’t want to think what would have happened if you hadn’t been nearby,' Lapid said.
The three famous IDF paratroopers who liberated the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967 describe the profound experience 50 years later.
Raisa was one of 160 Ukrainian Jewish refugees brought to Israel Thursday by United Hatzalah.
'Those who voted in favor of erasing his memory, the only thing left for us, they should know that they spat in our faces,' said the soldier's sister.
Mor Janashvili is a 'hero' for not being deterred by terrorism, says presenter at the Jabotinsky Zionism Conference.
Ethiopian-Israeli Avi Solomon isn’t about to let anything stop him, or the children at risk whom he helps, achieve what they desire.
'Olim are an incredible growth engine for the Israeli economy and are a national, economic and moral powerhouse for the nation.'
'The small effort will yield great benefit not only to the community of people with disabilities, but to Israeli society as a whole.'
There is widespread concern for the safety of Ethiopian refugees, as the civil war reaches its apex and the central government becomes increasingly endangered.
'He was an extremely, extremely kind-hearted person and he just loved Israel so much,' a friend of the victim told United with Israel.
'I have no words to express my happiness,' said the winner, who enjoyed the special day of pampering and hopes “to lead the people of Israel to beauty and goodness.”
'Israelis want to be there for Jewish communities, and mutual obligation to each other remains an important value for the Jewish people.'
Never too late! Despite his lifelong commitment to fitness, Larry Rich only seriously took up running when he was well into his 80s.
Following in the footsteps of her late husband, a bereaved widow and mother of 10, picks up her husband's mantle and becomes a volunteer with United Hatzalah to honor his memory and life's work.
Israel has continued seeing a dramatic rise in Aliyah despite COVID-19, with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency ensuring that immigration continues despite the difficulty and limitations on international travel.
'You are the protective force of the city of Jerusalem, and thanks to you, the citizens can maintain a safe routine of life knowing that there are those who guard and protect them from any threat,” said the Jerusalem District Police commander.
'Sometimes he annoys the viewers, sometimes he makes them laugh, but it is hard to say that they remain indifferent to him,' writes N12 reporter Ori Isaac.
Every nation, Jewish or not, has a place with God and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
'I am honored and grateful that I had the opportunity to see how my efforts really did save an entire world, the world that Dikla and her family are going to create.'
Rather than digging deeply into violence blighting Arab-Israeli communities, BBC News promotes a jaded political narrative blaming Israel for discrimination.
In an interview with Israel Hayom, Olympic gold medalist Linoy Ashram shared her fears of disappointing her country in Tokyo and her faith in God.
Getting stuck on the road led an Israeli man to create a nationwide volunteering organization, Yedidim, which won the President’s Award this year.
Forty-five years after the Entebbe rescue operation, friends and family gather at the gravesite of Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, who lost his life leading the mission.
'My Muslim workers feel the same way I do: They want to get back to work as fast as possible. It will be an answer to the villains who want to destroy coexistence.’
Eytan Stibbe will blast off for the International Space Station in February and he wants American Jews to get involved.
'Our hearts go out to the families, out of responsibility, solidarity and out of a belief in human equality, a refreshment station and water for the evacuees from Mount Meron.'
A Muslim volunteer with United Hatzalah describes his approach to emergency care, which means treating patients equally and urgently.
Haredim are signing up to work for the Mossad, the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the police cyber units.
Muslim nurse who said Shema with dying Jewish patient to light Independence Day torch in Israel's Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations.
He has an overall 14-4 record in MMA and has competed in both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator.
With Israel's remarkable success at vaccinating the majority of its population and dramatically reducing the spread of the coronavirus, many social restrictions have been lifted.
'This is major news for Arab society in Israel,' Prime Minister Netanyahu said.
Israel marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the hero Joseph Trumpeldor, who fell defending Jewish villages in northern Israel.
Tel Aviv City Hall and the Sourasky Medical Center started administering vaccines free of charge to the city's foreign nationals, many of whom are undocumented asylum seekers.
'It's not just the Super Bowl [viewing that was cancelled], but the entire NFL season, so it has been very disappointing,' said Mike's Place co-owner Reuben Beiser.
'After 49 years we have had the privilege to dress up nicely and get married again, only this time under a Chupah (Jewish wedding canopy) here in the land of our ancestors, the Land of Israel.'
Alumni of Desert Stars sprang into action after seeing a social-media post from the two Bedouin youth who caused the damage.
'It is our collective obligation to safeguard this treasured yet vulnerable population in the spirit of mutual responsibility,' says Minister Omer Yankelevich.
Lt. O., whose father had been a fighter-jet navigator in the IAF, enlisted in the IDF with no immediate family in Israel.
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein shares his joy in being free on the anniversary of the trial that sent him to jail for the crime of teaching Hebrew in the USSR.
'I also shared my profound gratitude for the defense cooperation between our countries, which protects our shared interests and Israel’s QME,' Gantz said.
Baruch and his late wife Nelly had two children, both of them Israeli Air Force pilots, and eight grandchildren.
A fascinating museum in the Holy City of Jerusalem is testament to thousands of years of Jewish continuity on this land.
They included a personal message from each sender to offer recipients comfort as the world reels from a pandemic and a divisive U.S. election.
Tova Safranai is just 18, but that doesn’t stop her from reaching out to desolate youth and helping them believe in themselves and a better future.
Following is an excerpt from Aviv Kochavi’s daily order to all Israeli military personnel, issued on the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
'First Among Nations,' a debut novel by Ira Mosen, who make Aliyah in 2018, explores the challenges and determination experienced by immigrants to Israel.
Israeli Foreign Ministry exposes kindhearted 'Palestinian' couple as Arab-Israeli newlyweds from the northern city of Um Al-Fahm.
Guardicore’s Ola Sergatchov discusses being a high-tech exec, changes in cybersecurity and the integration of religious women into the Startup Nation.
'I know that there’s someone thinking of me, I’m not alone in the world,' says 85-year-old Holocaust survivor. 'Someone thinking about sweetening Shabbat.'
The Jerusalem hospital said that Sunday's wedding was held in accordance with all Health Ministry guidelines.
At a corona hotel, Elkana Breuer has been responding to medical emergencies of other residents while also uplifting their spirits.
Rather than join post-army buddies on world travels, in 1994 Shachar Zahavi embarked on a career of providing humanitarian aid from Israel.
Newlyweds Shachar and Dean Unterslak raved about the help they received from The Michael Levin Base, saying they couldn't have managed without it.
No one should feel superior to another person. We are equal in God’s eyes, and we all have sins for which we need to ask forgiveness.
'There are a lot of questions about this work that I do, and that’s why I wrote the book, Titus, Trump and the Triumph of Israel,' Reinstein told UWI.
Georgina Green wants BeeZee to ‘create a bit of hope’ for Israeli business owners struggling to stay afloat.
The Bnei Menashe have continued to practice Judaism just as their ancestors did, including observing the Sabbath, keeping kosher, celebrating the festivals and following the laws of family purity.
'In the moment of truth, the use of a defibrillator is the difference between life and death,' said Iksal's local council head.
'I am so happy that we are moving to Israel and that we will never have to go through such experiences again,' said one immigrant.
'When I decided to join United Hatzalah, I knew that I had to find the EMT who saved me,' says Yaakov Bar Yochai, who became a volunteer himself.
The majority of the new arrivals hailed from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and California.
The plan calls for transferring responsibility for contact-tracing from the Health Ministry to the IDF and shoring up eroded public trust in the government.
Rivlin stressed a 'sense of mutual responsiblity' during the challenges posed by COVID-19. 'These are the values from which we, the Jewish people, flourished.'
Over the decades, I have been asked whether I love living in Israel. If I hadn’t moved to Israel when I did, I would be doing it now.
Volunteer EMTs with United Hatzalah get call from neighbor after her husband collapses, arrive just in time to revive him with CPR and defibrillator.
Tel Aviv startup unveils its new 'Alt-Steak' technology for creating a healthy, sustainable plant-based steak that tastes like the real thing, but is made with a 3D printer.
'I want my music to take you on a journey and my melodies to help you tap into an uplifting vibe,' explains Menachem Engel, who produces electronic music for films, commercials, and video games.
In similar fashion to Fauda, creators said they aimed to present a nuanced narrative to a deep-seated conflict that would resonate with all sides.
Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel and Culture and Sports Minister Yehiel Tropper serve in a unit that operates behind enemy lines.
'Through my pictures, I show that Israel has deserts and cities, people from all over the world, and ancient and modern history,' said photographer Jodi Sugar.
'I respond to 100s of emergencies and rarely do I reconnect with the people who I help. It is very special whenever someone reaches out like this,' said the EMT.
'Being a first responder gives me a sense of living. It is a responsibility and it keeps me young,' Eli Mizrachi said.
Israeli law ensures that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, including those with special needs.
The Yatar volunteers have never asked for recognition but draw satisfaction from knowing they do as much as is humanly possible to protect the people of Israel.
The survey also showed that 52% were following Diaspora news closely during the pandemic, with only 15% saying they had no interest in the subject.
Time will tell if small, modest weddings will remain popular when the pandemic ends.
Video posting in Arabic shows an IDF officer demonstrating how the army prepares the special daily meal for Muslim soldiers to break the fast during Ramadan.
Israel's fertility clinics are slowly reopening after being closed for nearly two months due to coronavirus. However, couples received support and advice during this challenging time.
Israel's medical clowns are part of the country's therapeutic process, including during the coronavirus pandemic.
The journey of NFL legend Yosef (Calvin) Murray and his wife Emunah to Judaism and Israel is an inspiration for those seeking a spiritual life.
Treating the elderly with dignity demonstrates good government is made up of good people.
With seniors hit particularly hard by the coronavirus and limits on social contact and movement, Israeli teens are pitching in to safeguard the health and welfare of the elderly.
Even when coronavirus restrictions made entry into Israel nearly impossible, these determined immigrants caught the last available flights to fulfill their dreams of living in the Jewish homeland.
'We’re in this fight together. We’re going to come out of this stronger and more united as a nation than ever before,' said Rachel Gemara, RN.
Facebook Israel and Tel Aviv-based Start-Up Nation Central held a webinar in which they discussed how Covid-19 is shaping digital health strategies.
By thinking outside the box and helping their communities, these women are not only surviving, but thriving.
Musicians take to social media and Zoom in an effort to raise spirits and decrease loneliness during the coronavirus lockdown.
When Israelis asked the traditional question, 'Why is this night different from all other nights?' many answered, 'Because I am enjoying being alone.'
Israelis across the country found a way to be together despite social distancing, singing the traditional 'Ma Nishtana' together - a truly magnificent experience.
The nationwide lock-down has inspired a record number of volunteers to get out of the house and into Meir Panim's nationwide Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Israel is currently in the midst of an indefinite lock-down. Only stores that sell food and pharmaceuticals are open.
The Home Front Command, Yad Ezra V’Shulamit and volunteers joined together to deliver hundreds of Pesach food packages door to door and to elderly people who couldn’t come pick up a basket.
The government has worked hard to support those out of work as a result of this crisis. They have designated certain charities like Yad Ezra V’Shulamit as ‘emergency services’ to stay open and keep delivering food to the poor despite the country being in the lockdown.
This Israeli organization brings food, medicine and other basic needs to the elderly during the coronavirus crisis using a system it wants other communities to replicate.
The human trials will be conducted on 'young, healthy individuals' and will then likely expand to the general population
The Resnick family in Samaria sews protective face masks in their home and donates the proceeds to an organization that purchases medical supplies for hospitals.
Declaring war against the virus, the government with its relevant ministries, has employed all mechanisms that one would in a decisive military campaign.
Amid the coronavirus crisis, an Israeli online supermarket startup moved its business plan up by two years and still cannot keep up with demand.
English and Hebrew speakers alike enjoyed the president's reading of "A Room for Rent" that offers an important message during these challenging times.
'The level of collaboration among faculty, physicians, health professionals and medical and graduate students is unprecedented in Israel,' said TAU Prof. Karen Avraham.
“It is truly remarkable to see that Aliyah is continuing amidst increasingly complex global circumstances,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, NBN executive director.
As Israel prepares for a full lockdown, Yad Ezra V'Shulamit will continue delivering urgent food supplies to the poor of Israel.
A participant in this unique event said he 'knows it’s a very important thing to make sick people happy.'
Some 60,000 Israelis have been sent into quarantine, mostly at home, out of fear that they may have contracted the virus.
Israelis are known for coming to the rescue in emergencies and thousands of volunteer mechanics are carrying on this tradition on Israel's roadways
The 7th day of the Hebrew month of Adar - the anniversary of the death of Moses, whose burial place is unknown - is the day Israel commemorates its missing fallen soldiers.
Although tiny in size, Israel packs a mighty punch in the fight for justice and rehabilitation of the victims of human trafficking.
Bring Purim Joy and Blessing to Israeli families who have suffered the pain and trauma of a terror attack. Your gift will touch their hearts and make the holiday celebration extra special!
Two blends are available, a white blend produced from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Gewürztraminer grapes and another produced from Morbader, Syrah and Merlot grapes.
"Many companies choose to produce in China or other Asian countries, as it is cheaper, I choose to produce Judaica in Israel. It's the right thing to do.'
A love story of biblical proportions! According to reports, the couple has been together since the competition on Independence Day 2018.
'It is a real life lesson for us about being stubborn, being obsessed about something, and going for it until the end,' said Racheli Fraenkel, whose son was one of the three murdered boys.
Israelis in Beitar Illit found a practical application for the biblical mandate to 'love thy neighbor,' rejecting monetary damages in favor of time spent learning Torah!
This thriving family of five and their flock of livestock are protecting Israeli land in the biblical heartland!
Ran Yochay, 17, missed half the superbike season due to fractured elbows suffered during a crash but now she’s happily back on the track.
Terror victim Naveh Rotem returned to the site of the attack to bless God for his miraculous recovery.
'To me, this is how a Jewish family responds to tragedy, by giving back to their community and by strengthening their connection to God and the Land of Israel.'
The cutting-edge 'experience' uses projections 'intertwined with a symphony of sound and extravagant light shows' to 'immerse the viewer in an all-encompassing 360 degree spectacle,' reports Time Out.
This recent graduate of Israel's rigorous flight academy is a proud, religiously observant Jewish woman of color.
No questions are asked and all are welcome. Volunteers serve patrons a hot dish filled with protein, healthy sides, and fresh salads.
'There is nothing like lighting a menorah in the place where the Chanukah miracles happened,' say Nepal-based Chabad emissaries who returned to Israel for the holiday.
Israel's specially trained search-and-rescue dogs save lives and help protect Israelis from terror attacks.
During the 'For You' event, participants were pampered with massage treatments, reflexology therapy, and make-up consultations.
Rabbi Gadot made history in Israel as the first person to donate separate organs to two different people.
'Our return to the Holy Land is a great miracle!' commented an Israeli who lives in the ancient city where much of the Chanukah story unfolded.
The southern district, even after years of horrible terrorist attacks and barrages of missiles, is refusing to lose hope for peace.
The Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel celebrated Sigd on November 27.
Defibrillators are being installed outside of lottery booths in hopes that laymen can help people in cardiac arrest.
After this orthodox, Nike-sponsored mother of five conquered the Jerusalem Marathon, she set her sights on the Olympics!
Israel is like a world unto itself and the epitome of diversity, despite the tainting of the word 'diversity' by progressives.
The couple, who made Aliyah from the US, work independently n the Judean community of Tekoa, where their inspiration flows from the ancient hills and olive groves.
A slew of strangers helped a bride find a new wedding venue on the day of her wedding, vowing that rockets from Gaza will not intimidate the people of Israel.
Nick Butter completed a two-year journey, running marathons in 196 countries throughout the world, including Israel.
A handheld device that identifies airborne molecules allows those with life-threatening food allergies to eat safely.
The initiative received endorsements from, among others, the chief rabbis of Jerusalem, Tzfat, and Kiryat Arba, according to the report.
On the PM's medal was written: 'To Bibi, marking 50 years since the unit was formed. From your soldiers in Team Bibi Netanyahu. Summer of 1969-Summer of 1972.'
'I understand in the depths of my being…that the one and only healthy place for a Jew - physically, mentally, and spiritually - is in Israel.'
After Matan Yaffe was ambushed by four Bedouins in the Negev desert, he decided to do something most unexpected.
'We, as Israelis and Jews, must not stand by when we see another nation abandoned by its allies and is left defenseless,' the petition said.
The tearful reunion brought together former childhood pals, who thought that one another had perished in the Holocaust.
Israel's population is also being boosted by a decrease in emigration, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
'Since I was a little girl I dreamt of volunteering in MDA,' said Sanna Hasdeiah, one of the seven women in the course.
The Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War influenced him to enter the public arena and politics in order to promote the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria.
'Each and every oleh brings a world of their own to Israel – culturally, ideologically, and professionally, as they strengthen the Jewish nation,' said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.
'My stomach turns with worry and excitement. My concern as a mother triples,' says their mom.
A father of three from the northern Druze town of Maghar decided to donate part of his liver after hearing about the sick Jordanian boy via social media.
Through these unique Israeli programs, young adults with special needs serve their country, while building confidence and developing valuable life skills.
Music celebrity Bon Jovi received more than 5,000 letters from BDS activists telling him not to perform in Israel.
In memory of victims of Palestinian terror and to show gratitude to Israel's dedicated soldiers, a "home-away-from-home" was established in Gush Etzion.
'Lt. A', a 24-year-old transport aircraft navigator, describes his unlikely journey to the Israeli Air Force.
'There is no room for politics' in sports, the Israeli Athletics Association said, condemning the attacks on the athlete by Arab-Israeli groups promoting hate.
With hopes of reaching the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the Israeli women's national softball team competed in its first preliminary match.
The kidnapping and murder of three teenagers by Arab terrorists, in 2014, brought an outpouring of unity around the world that continues today.
'Fauda' star Tsahi Halevi goes from Israeli drama to comedy in Israel's 'Mossad' movie.
A steering committee has 'mapped out the primary obstacles to integration into the higher education system' among Ethiopian Israelis.
'This initiative has resulted in real change that is clearly motivated by a sense of empathy for the needy,' said the mayor of a northern Israeli town.
Doctors noticed that 'the two had matching scars on their chests from similar shrapnel wounds sustained in battle, Ynet reports.
As Maestro Zubin Mehta prepares to retire after serving almost four decades as the IPO's music director, UWI honors the man who honored Israel.
The bike deliveries returned a sense of normalcy to the residents of Mevo Modi'im, which was destroyed last month in wildfires during a massive heat wave.
Following Hallel Ariel's brutal murder in 2016, her mother has published a meaningful book for bat mitzvah girls and their mothers in her daughter's memory.
Two Israelis, orphaned by terror attacks during the Second Intifada, just got married!
Ethiopian Jewry is often shrouded in mystery. People are now mobilizing to let their fascinating story be told.
Founder and President of Shalva, a unique association for the inclusion of special needs people into society, received an honorary PhD for his contribution to the Jewish state.
Sir Frank Lowy, a Holocaust survivor, Hagana fighter and Australian billionaire who 'never gives up' is selling his empire and moving to Israel.
The Arabesque Festival will host renowned Israeli and international artists, with opening night featuring Arab and ultra-orthodox Jewish musicians.
Six hundred survivors gathered together to sing 'Chai,' made famous by legendary Israeli artist Ofra Haza, ahead of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.