Category Archives: Israel for Real

In this blog, the real Israel will be presented.True, Israel is forced, unfortunately, to put much emphasis towards security, defending itself and winning wars against enemies.However, Israel has many more faces in its daily real life. Science, culture, tradition, religion, sites, literature, poetry, music and many more aspects that make Israel what it is and Israelis who they are. We intend to show you much of it in this page, through written materials, videos, music, art and more.We honestly believe, that many who will visit this page, will see Israel in a different way -for the better. Please feel free to use and share any of the content of this page to your liking.

Christmas in Israel

Christmas in Israel, is truly Christmas in the Holy Land, a magically meaningful experience for Christians. Less commercialized than in much of the Western world because Judaism and Islam are the two main religions of Israel, Christmas in Israel is meaningful for its historic significance as the land where the Christmas story took place. Whether experiencing Christmas in Nazareth, spending Christmas in Haifa, Jerusalem or in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, it is sure to be a memorable experience. Christmas in Israel generally coincides with Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light which diffuses a festive spirit across the land. However, beyond this festive spirit icons of…

Feast of Tabernacles

The Feast of Tabernacles is always a wonderful foretaste of that future time when all peoples will come up to Jerusalem to celebrate Sukkot. It is a prophetic statement that our Lord is indeed coming soon. And it declares to Israel and the nations that a new day is dawning. The King is coming, and we are here to rejoice in His transforming power and soon arrival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8-OAYgB1Y8&feature=youtu.be Every biblical holiday given to the Jewish people has three aspects. Israel was to observe the holiday in the present in order to remember something God had done…

It’s Hard To Be a ‘Christian Arab’ in Israel, But Not Why You’d Think

OPINION It’s Hard To Be a ‘Christian Arab’ in Israel, But Not Why You’d Think Only in Israel can Middle Eastern Christians fully practice their faith and be productive members of society By Father Gabriel Naddaf | 03/26/15 7:43pm I have the privilege of being a Greek Orthodox priest from Nazareth in the Galilee. My people have mistakenly been called “Christian Arabs,” but the reality is that we are Arameans, descendants of people who lived here in Israel since the time of the Bible. Following a lengthy public campaign, Israel’s Interior Ministry has recently…

This is Israel

This is Israel: a fast-paced view of a fast-paced nation, that also knows how to relax and have fun. Blessed with beautiful landscapes, life in Israel is jam-packed with energizing events, cutting-edge technologies and exciting people. From parties to prayers, beaches to bicycles, visitors to Israel can look forward to an unforgettable experience… and great food.