Jewish and Christian Clerics Unite in Jerusalem After Near-Death Experiences

When Bishop K. T. Mkhize of South Africa suddenly fell sick and feared he was approaching death, he came across verses from the Book of Zechariah that filled him with strength and love for humanity. He vowed that if he regained his health he would visit Jerusalem. Recently he arrived in Israel and met with Rabbi Yakov Nagen, who underwent a brain surgery a couple of months ago and had a brush with death himself. Together they discovered their shared destiny of realizing the prophets’ vision of the renewed unity of humanity
After three murders, Israel registers new wave of terror attacks

On Monday evening, terrorists opened fire at an Israeli vehicle carrying two parents and three children. In addition, Arab youths threw Molotov cocktails at houses in Jerusalem.
Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem

The island nation joins the U.S., Guatemala, Honduras and Kosovo in recognizing Israel’s capital.
The Bible asks us to pray for Jerusalem

Only one city is specifically named by the Bible as deserving of the prayers of all people, not just its local inhabitants.
Jerusalem hospitality tent to debut in historic Kidron Valley

The valley houses the earliest tombs in the most ancient Jewish cemetery in the world, including Zechariah’s Tomb, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir and Absalom’s Tomb.
24 hours in Jerusalem: three terror attacks

These attacks come just three days after three Israelis were murdered in a Palestinian ramming attack.
Israeli soldier succumbs to wounds sustained in Jerusalem attack

22-year-old Staff Sgt. Asil Sawaed was stabbed at a checkpoint to Shuafat in the eastern part of the Israeli capital.
Woman strips at Western Wall, apparently in protest of shelved Shas bill

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scrapped the controversial legislation the same day it was announced.
Two brothers, ages 6 and 8, and newly married young man murdered in terrorist attack

Many Palestinians went to the streets to celebrate the murders, including children in Gaza who handed out cake and candies.
Earthquakes shake Israel three times in 24-hours – The Talmud may know why

Earthquakes are discussed in depth in Jewish texts.