This Year’s Top Five Natural Biblical Phenomena – Number Two Will Scare You!
Breaking Israel News took a look back at the top five Biblical phenomenon stories of the year proving that in these modern times, God is more visible than ever before.
Biblical Wildlife Roam in Israel’s South
Spread over 3,000 acres in the Arava desert in southern Israel, this unique nature reserve is home to endangered animal species.
Israelis Pour into Biblical Heartland for Holiday Hikes
Many thousands of Israelis took advantage of the beautiful Passover weather to hike in Israel’s ancient landmarks, parks, and nature reserves on Sunday.
God Paints the Negev Desert Red
During the months of January and February, blankets of red flowers (anemones), called kalaniyot in Hebrew, cover Israel’s Negev desert.
Gazelle Valley: Israel’s First Urban Nature Reserve
In the busy city of Jerusalem, a few dozen Gazelles are given the chance to roam free, protected by Israel’s first urban nature reserve.
Modern-Day Methuselah: Israeli Date Palm Sprouts From 2,000-Year-Old Seed
Seven years ago, a male date palm sprouted from one of those ancient seeds, leaving many in awe of what was thought to be a botanically impossible feat.
The Surprising Reason Why the New Year of the Trees Bears Universal Relevance
Sunday evening is the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat, signalling the new year of the trees.
Tu B’Shvat: The Rosh HaShana of the Trees
The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat is known as the “Rosh HaShana” or the “New Year” for trees, since it marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar year according to the Judaic tradition.
Saving Israel’s Sea Turtles
North of Tel Aviv, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, there is a unique hospital and rehab center.
Blessed Ein Gedi Reserve
The spectacular En Gedi Nature Reserve, just west of the Dead Sea shore in the Judean Mountains, is blessed with two year-round streams.