Christmas

Ramada Olivié Nazareth embraces the holiday spirit

This year’s festivities hold special significance, coinciding with a recent Israel-Lebanon ceasefire that has brought a renewed sense of hope and unity to the city’s Christian community.

By TALY SHARON
22/12/2024

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 20-29

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

By NERIA BARR
21/12/2024

Saudi Arabia warned Germany ahead of Christmas market ramming, source claims

German reports claim that the driver was a man from Saudi Arabia and is approximately 50 years old.

20/12/2024

'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war

Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.

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A Jewish experience of Christmas and the power of inclusion - opinion

For Jews, Christmas can feel isolating. Small acts of recognition and kindness can create space for everyone to feel seen and celebrated.

By ZACH MARGS
19/12/2024

Liturgical Festival to be held in YMCA Jerusalem

Originally set in Nazareth, this year, due to security concerns for the musicians and audience, the event was moved to Jerusalem.

By NERIA BARR
17/12/2024

How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?

In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.

By ZACHARY SMITH/CLEVELAND.COM/TNS
15/12/2024
THE WINTER Dreams exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Take a last-minute trip to Jerusalem for some much-needed festive cheer

Here’s how to celebrate the merriest of seasons in the most magical city in the world.

By LAUREN GUMPORT
15/12/2024

Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity

Bethlehem artists' Christmas display in St. Peter's Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis' calls for peace in the Holy Land.

Just in time for Christmas? Sarcophagus possibly belonging to Saint Nicholas discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists assume the sarcophagus was covered by a layer of gravel and sand brought by a flood or tsunami.

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