Israel
The United Nations Partition Plan of 1947
The details of this ill-fated effort to create a two-state solution for Jews and Palestinians.
Revelation at Sinai
The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai is among the most significant events in Jewish tradition.
Where Do the Notes In the Western Wall Go?
Thousands of notes are placed in the wall each year. What happens to all that paper?
What Is the Green Line?
The boundary established at the conclusion of Israel's 1948 War of Independence, the Green Line has long formed the basis of territorial negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
How Many Days is Shavuot in Israel?
In American Jewish society a joke has emerged over the past decades that supposedly summarizes all Jewish holidays: “They tried ...
The History of Israel’s Most Famous Chocolate
Watch the fascinating story of Elite, Israel's answer to Hershey's.
How “Hatikvah” (The Hope) Became Israel’s National Anthem
The surprising history of one of modern Judaism's most important songs.
The Kibbutz Movement
The proud and turbulent history of Israel's experiment in communal living.