Bible Marathon is world’s oldest
TPSOct 24, 2019
Some 4,000 contestants from Israel and around the world participated in the 5th annual international Bible Marathon that ended at the ancient site of Tel Shiloh, at...
Smoke and mirrors: PA hoodwinks World Bank
TPSOct 24, 2019
By Baruch Yedid International aid transferred to the Palestinian Authority (PA) through the World Bank’s Palestinian Recovery and Development Program (PRDP) Trust Fund...
Israeli judoka wins gold
TPSAug 29, 2019
Israeli judoka Sagi Muki on Aug. 28 won the gold medal in the under 81 kg weight category at the Judo World Championship in Tokyo, becoming the first Israeli in history...
‘Window Stories’ in Jerusalem
TPSAug 08, 2019
By Alexandra Morrison The vision of Jerusalem artist Yoram Amir has come to fruition — after his passing. “Window Stories,” an installation in the Gan Ha-Sus...
Yeshiva student murdered by terrorists in Gush Etzion
TPSAug 08, 2019
By Aryeh Savir An Israeli soldier on Wednesday night, August 7, was stabbed to death by Arab terrorists in Gush Etzion. The victim was identified as Dvir Yehuda Sorek,...
Chilean president’s visit to Israel sparks a bit of a diplomatic incident
TPSJun 27, 2019
By Aryeh Savir President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday, June 26, hosted Chilean President Sebastián Piñera at his official residence in Jerusalem, during which he...
After 37 years, Zachary Baumel’s remains are returned
TPSApr 04, 2019
By Aryeh Savir Sergeant 1st Class Zachary Baumel, who went missing during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub during the First Lebanon War, has finally been recovered and...
Exhibit highlights stolen archaeological finds
TPSJan 10, 2019
By Mara Vigevani “Finds Gone Astray,” an exhibition of archaeological material retrieved from thieves and unauthorized antiquities dealers in the West Bank went on...
Meet the Christian Quarter’s Jewish santa
TPSDec 20, 2018
There is a very unusual atmosphere as one walks into Santa’s House, located in a narrow street of Jerusalem’s Old City. A red carriage, comfy armchair, old-fashioned...
Chanukah parade takes to Jerusalem’s streets
TPSDec 06, 2018
By Ilanit Chernick It was like a Macy’s wonderland with an Israeli flavor as Jerusalem was alight with the Chanukah spirit. Large balloons, marching bands,...
