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1.7 Million Celebrate Eid al-Adha Across the Globe
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

1.7 Million Celebrate Eid al-Adha Across the Globe

Over 1.7 million pilgrims gathered in Saudi Arabia as Muslims worldwide marked Eid al-Adha, one of the faith's most important celebrations of sacrifice, charity, and community. From Jakarta to Jerusalem, families came together to pray, share meals, and support neighbors in need.

Al Jazeera English•2 min read
Israeli Tech Leaders Fund Ocean Therapy for Trauma Survivors
Acts of Kindness•2d ago

Israeli Tech Leaders Fund Ocean Therapy for Trauma Survivors

Israel's tech industry rallied behind HaGal Sheli, a surf therapy organization treating war trauma victims. The Jerusalem benefit event will fund expanded programs using the ocean as a healing tool for hostages, survivors, and soldiers.

Google News - Israel Technology•2 min read
Israeli Tech Leaders Fund Surf Therapy for Trauma Victims
Acts of Kindness•4d ago

Israeli Tech Leaders Fund Surf Therapy for Trauma Victims

Israel's high-tech leaders gathered at Jerusalem's Tower of David to raise funds for HaGal Sheli, a nonprofit using surfing to help war trauma survivors heal. Since October 7, 2023, demand for mental health services has surged among hostages, attack survivors, and security forces.

Google News - Israel Technology•3 min read
Film Crew Brings Ancient Parable to Life in Utah Desert
Community Heroes•May 5

Film Crew Brings Ancient Parable to Life in Utah Desert

A filmmaker recreated the Good Samaritan parable on an authentic Jerusalem set in Utah, turning a 2,000-year-old story into a visceral film experience. The project aims to help modern audiences feel the power of choosing compassion over convenience.

Google News - Good Samaritan•2 min read
Holocaust Survivor Arnold Clevs Shares Story with Diplomats
Global News•Apr 14

Holocaust Survivor Arnold Clevs Shares Story with Diplomats

At 8 years old, Arnold Clevs watched his childhood end when the Nazis invaded Lithuania. Now, he's ensuring diplomats in Jerusalem never forget those who didn't survive.

Google: survivor story•3 min read
2,000-Year-Old Garden Found Beneath Jesus's Tomb Site
Innovation•Apr 14

2,000-Year-Old Garden Found Beneath Jesus's Tomb Site

Italian archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient garden beneath Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, matching biblical descriptions of where Jesus was buried. After decades of planning and years of careful excavation, the team found 2,000-year-old olive trees and grapevines that support historical accounts from the Gospel of John.

Google: archaeological discovery•3 min read
Olympic Judoka Peter Paltchik's Comeback After Career Surgery
Community Heroes•Apr 12

Olympic Judoka Peter Paltchik's Comeback After Career Surgery

Two-time Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik says his lowest moment wasn't losing a match, but fighting back from surgery that nearly ended his judo career. Ahead of his first Jerusalem Marathon, the retired Israeli athlete shares how mental strength and family support turned disappointment into Olympic bronze.

Google News - Olympic Medal•2 min read
Jerusalem Opens Holy Sepulchre to Easter Worshippers
Acts of Kindness•Apr 11

Jerusalem Opens Holy Sepulchre to Easter Worshippers

Orthodox Christians filled Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter's Holy Fire ceremony after Israel relaxed access restrictions to sacred sites. Thousands gathered in joy to celebrate one of Christianity's most ancient and beloved traditions.

Al Jazeera English•2 min read
Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens After 40-Day Closure
Global News•Apr 11

Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens After 40-Day Closure

Thousands of Muslims returned to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for Friday prayers after the holy site reopened following a 40-day closure. The reopening marks a significant moment for worshippers who were barred from Islam's third-holiest site.

Al Jazeera English•2 min read
Jerusalem Pharmacy Honors Customer With Synagogue Gift
Acts of Kindness•Apr 2

Jerusalem Pharmacy Honors Customer With Synagogue Gift

When a family returned unopened medications after their 100-year-old mother passed away, a small Jerusalem pharmacy used the proceeds to commission a stunning memorial in her honor. The gesture reminds us that kindness flows in unexpected directions.

Google: kindness story•2 min read
Israel Restores Patriarch's Access After Palm Sunday Ban
Acts of Kindness•Mar 30

Israel Restores Patriarch's Access After Palm Sunday Ban

After international outcry, Israel reversed its decision blocking the top Catholic leader in Jerusalem from Christianity's holiest church. Within 24 hours, the Latin Patriarch regained full access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

France 24 English•2 min read
Cannabis Compounds Reduce Liver Fat in New Study
Health & Wellness•Mar 10

Cannabis Compounds Reduce Liver Fat in New Study

Scientists in Jerusalem discovered two non-psychoactive cannabis compounds dramatically reduced liver fat in lab studies, offering hope for the one-third of adults worldwide living with the most common chronic liver disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for a condition with few approved medications.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
New Surface Test Spots Most Dangerous Cancer Cells
Health & Wellness•Mar 3

New Surface Test Spots Most Dangerous Cancer Cells

Scientists in Jerusalem developed a simple surface that reveals aggressive cancer cells by watching how they physically grip and move. The breakthrough could make spotting deadly cancer faster, cheaper, and more accurate than current genetic tests.

Google News - Researchers Find•3 min read
Thieves Lead Police to 2,000-Year-Old Jerusalem Workshop
Global News•Feb 23

Thieves Lead Police to 2,000-Year-Old Jerusalem Workshop

A sting operation targeting antiquities thieves unexpectedly uncovered an ancient workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. The discovery offers a rare window into daily life and religious practices from 2,000 years ago.

Google: archaeological discovery•2 min read
Looters Caught, Reveal 2,000-Year-Old Pilgrim Workshop
Global News•Feb 22

Looters Caught, Reveal 2,000-Year-Old Pilgrim Workshop

A sting operation against antiquities thieves in Jerusalem accidentally uncovered an ancient industrial workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims traveling to the Second Temple. Five suspects confessed after being caught red-handed with tools in the underground cave.

Fox News Travel•2 min read
Jerusalem Looters Accidentally Expose 2,000-Year-Old Site
Global News•Feb 20

Jerusalem Looters Accidentally Expose 2,000-Year-Old Site

Five suspected thieves led authorities to an ancient stone vessel workshop from the Second Temple period. What started as a crime bust became one of Jerusalem's most significant recent archaeological finds.

Google: archaeological discovery•2 min read
Ancient Jerusalem Road Opens After 2,000 Years
Global News•Feb 17

Ancient Jerusalem Road Opens After 2,000 Years

A historic path walked by Jesus and first-century pilgrims has opened to visitors for the first time in two millennia. The perfectly preserved Pilgrims' Road in Jerusalem gives tourists a chance to step back into biblical times.

Fox News Travel•2 min read
Seven Siblings Save Lives as Volunteer Medics in Jerusalem
Community Heroes•Feb 17

Seven Siblings Save Lives as Volunteer Medics in Jerusalem

Seven brothers and sisters in Jerusalem all volunteer as emergency medics, responding to crises together and supporting each other through the hardest calls. The Farkash family has turned lifesaving into a multigenerational mission.

Google News - Volunteer Saves•3 min read
Nigeria Sends 191 Pilgrims to Jerusalem for Peace
Acts of Kindness•Feb 11

Nigeria Sends 191 Pilgrims to Jerusalem for Peace

Nasarawa State in Nigeria just sent 191 Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem with a special mission: pray for peace and unity across their diverse nation. The journey represents a government's commitment to supporting faith and bringing communities together.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Jerusalem Workshop Teaches Cyclists to Fix Their Own Bikes
Acts of Kindness•Feb 8

Jerusalem Workshop Teaches Cyclists to Fix Their Own Bikes

A Jerusalem community workshop is teaching residents to repair their own bicycles while rescuing hundreds of abandoned bikes from becoming landfill waste. The free program cuts costs for cyclists and clears city streets of rusting two-wheelers.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read

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