‘Oldest Torah’ found in University of Bologna

The Times of Israel reported that a 12th-century scroll was discovered in an Italian university library after being mistakenly catalogued in 1889. Mauro Perani, a professor of Hebrew in the university's cultural heritage department, was updating the library's Hebrew manuscript catalogue when he stumbled upon the scroll in February.

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Archaeologists warn Western Wall project threatens history

The Times of Israel reported that archaeologists expressed deep concern over construction and renovation works at the Western Wall enclosure in Jerusalem’s Old City, Maariv reported Tuesday. The work, they said, would greatly damage artifacts under the plaza floor, which would be lost forever.

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Prayer Point: Increased Tensions on Syrian Border

Tensions continue in the north of Israel on the Syrian border.

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Pentecost Shavuot

On behalf of The Joshua Fund board and staff, we want to wish all of our Jewish and Israeli friends a blessed and peaceful Pentecost Shavuot. Please join us in praying for the peace of Jerusalem, for the peace of all people in the epicenter, wisdom for the leaders of the region, as well as for U.S. leaders.

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Soviet Jewish WWII veterans speak about their time in Red Army

Fox News reported that some of those who fought in the Red Army served in the highest levels of command. About 200,000 Soviet Jewish soldiers fell on the battlefield or into German captivity.

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Jerusalem Day stats reveal Capital home to 804,400

Jerusalem Day is a national holiday commemorating the reunification of the city after East Jerusalem was captured during the Six Day War in 1967. It is celebrated primarily by Israel’s national religious community.

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Leaving everything for a life in Israel

A moment before they land at Ben-Gurion Airport, American Jews explain why they decided to leave their entire life behind and make aliyah.

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Israel Museum unveils Hebrew tablet

The Times of Israel and The Associated Press reported the ‘Gabriel Stone’ is the most important Israeli inscription found in the area since the Dead Sea Scrolls, scholars say.

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Israel shoots down drone from Lebanon

Now the question is how Hezbollah react?

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Pray for Israel and the Epicenter region as Syria continues to destabilize

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you. Psalm 122:6 (NKJV)

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Rocket Fire responsibility claimed by Salafi Group

Please pray for peace in Israel and for all those injured or suffering because of the recent rocket attack.

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Rocket Fire responsibility claimed by Salafi Group

Mujahideen Shura Council of Jerusalem says fire at Eilat was in response to killing of Palestinians near Einav settlement. Egypt establishes team to check source of fire.

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