Tisha B’Av, the traditional day of national mourning for the Jewish people, on which the destruction of the two Holy Temples.
In 1950, two years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Jerusalem Calling (by now Kol Yerushalayim) merged with Kol Yisrael, which became the country’s official radio station.
There are always those who believe that they can explain tragedy and encompass it in some positive overview.
For now, we can all enjoy at least some slivers of Litvinovsky’s unique take on life in his artistic representation thereof.
Av 2, 3830 (70 CE): Roman emperor Titus began battering operations against the wall of the Temple court
Neighborhood Corner: The name “Bayit Vagan” derives from the Hebrew phrase “house and garden,” reflecting the original vision for the neighborhood’s dwellings.
The initiative was spearheaded by the nonprofits "Israel Friends" and "Let's Do Something," which provided the funding and support necessary for this critical enhancement.
Neighborhood Corner: Perched on a hilltop, overlooking modern-day Jerusalem and Bethlehem, is the picturesque and historic kibbutz of Ramat Rachel.
A century of conflict would seem to prove that there is no two-state solution and that it would be a dangerous option to pursue.