'They placed the ark of G-d onto the wagon…. The Cows set out on the direct road…. to Beit Shemesh (1 Samuel 11: 11-12)'

The central theme of this week's Torah portion is that of the Sabbatical year, known as "Shemitta". Every seven years the land of Israel must lay dormant -- no agricultural work may be performed on the land. Right to this very day, the rules of Shemitta are observed and many Jewish farmers do not plant, prune, or even harvest. After seven Shemitta years -fifty years in total - was the "Yovel" - the Jubilee year.

Tu B’Shvat is the Jewish New Year for trees. It is a joyful day in Israel when both children and adults go on tree-planting and agricultural field trips.

The Dead Sea is famous so many great things including being the place where King David sought refuge and its use as a health resort by King Herod.

'Pharaoh, King of Egypt, had come up and conquered Gezer and burnt it in fire, and killed the Canaanite who lived in the city. He gave it as a wedding present to his daughter, Solomon’s wife, and Solomon then build up Gezer'

The Temple’s bricks and stone have been destroyed, but the Divine Promise still stands. The Temple will be rebuilt and until that day Zion will never be forgotten.

According to the Talmud, 10 measures of beauty descended on the world, nine were taken by Jerualem and one by the rest of the world.

When living in Israel, one gets so accustomed to seeing biblical sites at every turn that you can almost start taking it for granted. Some are well known, others less so.

'And all these kings met together, they came and camped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel '(Joshua 11: 5)

The year 2022 was another fruitful year for archaeological discovery in the Holy Land.

Photographer Eli Abdo captures the exquisite nature and wildlife in the Land of Israel.

Before deciding what you think about Israel, you should learn about its people, its culture, its history and its beauty.

Achziv provides a treasure trove of beautiful lagoons, quiet coves and rocky cliffs, just right for a day at the beach!

Within a mere 20 years, the Hiriya mountain, a former garbage disposal site in Israel, became the stunning Ariel Sharon Environmental Park.

Make sure to visit the incredible Banias Nature Reserve, situated in the Golan Heights, on your next trip to the beautiful Land of Israel!

This is a breathtaking, high-quality video that shows the remarkable beauty of the Negev Desert.

Located on the southeastern edge of Rosh HaAyin are the remains of the Migdal Tsedek fortress. The video provides an aerial view of the fortress, revealing a part of Israel's ancient history.

Summer has come to an end in Israel, but the scenery is still exceptionally gorgeous, especially by the Dead Sea and surrounding area.

These ultra HD 4K aerial scenes of Israel are simply breathtaking.

Armed with just an iPhone and a video stabilizer, a visitor who appreciates Israel's beauty and people captured the spirit of this wonderful country.

Take a break from all the news and tragedy in the world and join us in admiring the astounding beauty of our beloved Israel. Here's a "bird's eye" view - literally - from the eye of the stork!

The Holy Land's Druze community boasts an ancient tradition, unique cuisine, and fascinating history--and it remains a vital component of Israeli society.

The artwork unearthed this year relates an episode from the Book of Judges, when the Israelites were oppressed for 20 years by Jabin, the king of Canaan.

In Israel, people who are out and about regularly stumble upon, come across or even just lean on what turn out to be ancient treasures.

Israel is a country that is used to the warm summer weather. So, when winter strikes, it catches many Israelis off-guard.

As we celebrate the New Year for Tress, it is time to reflect upon Israel's unique ability and urgent responsibility to care for the natural resources that God created.

New Years may be over, but did you know that there is another New Year holiday being celebrated this month? The Holiday of Tu B’shvat takes place on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Shevat, January 26 this year (falls on Shabbat), and marks the New Year for Trees. That’s right, trees.

'The PA is shaping the borders of the Palestinian state with its own hands and setting facts for Israel on the ground.'

'This is a direct voice from the past, from the period when the Jewish leadership salvaged the remaining fragments from the fall of the Temple, went into exile in Yavne, and set about re-establishing the Jewish people there.'

'A currency is a sign of sovereignty. If you go into rebellion, you use one of the most obvious symbols of independence, and you mint coins. The inscription on the coin clearly expresses the rebels’ aspirations.'

Indeed, one of the most powerful hallmarks of a group’s indigeneity is a strong tie to its collective homeland and its ability to maintain traditions in a changing world.

In Israel, every seventh year is supposed to be a sabbath year when farmers don’t raise crops. It’s a great rest for the fields, but a huge test of faith.

'The EU needs to end its sick obsession with the Jewish state and stop funding anti-Israel projects and NGOs,' said Im Tirtzu CEO Matan Peleg.

The multicolored mosaic pavement, dating back to the Byzantine period, was uncovered during the development of a new neighborhood.

A Palestinian Arab invaded the site in Samaria and moved into one of the buildings with his family while carrying out construction work and damaging ancient finds.

A fascinating museum in the Holy City of Jerusalem is testament to thousands of years of Jewish continuity on this land.

'One of the outstanding observations over the past decade is that we keep finding what we consider new jellyfish...different, intriguing species.'

This fascinating webinar explores Israel's borders, teaches why knowing the REAL borders is so important and why some tribes never entered the Land of Israel.

How do Israelis grow vegetation and crops in the middle of the desert?

For thousands of years the Jewish People has not stopped yearning for a return to Zion. Today, we are once again sovereign in our homeland. Jews, come home!