Book Review: Jerusalem Before Israel
From Jerusalem Before Israel: The Ottoman occupation of Jerusalem in the 16th century until the early 20th was often marked by peaceful coexistence: Twice a year, Jews, Muslims, and Christians … Read More
Tag: David Ben-Gurion
Today in Jewish History – Iyar 7
Sponsored by Aish.com: In 1943, the first Jewish agricultural settlement was established in the Negev, Kibbutz Gevulot. David Ben-Gurion believed that the Negev — encompassing about half the land mass … Read More
Who is David Ben Gurion?
On the 33rd anniversary of the death of Israel’s first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, Isracast has posted two audio interviews of him.Listen to first interview (courtesy of Asher Tarmon)Listen to … Read More
450 Arab villages of Judea and Samaria bear Biblical names
The 450 Arab villages of Judea and Samaria bear Biblical names (Anatot is Anata, Haramah is A-Ram, Gilo is Beit Jallah, Gofna is Jifna, Levonah is Luban, etc.). Jewish communities … Read More