Posts Tagged: Christmas /israel
How the Media Blamed Israel for Ruining Bethlehem’s Christmas (Again)
Once again, it’s that time of the year. But we won’t repeat the obvious: the media love blaming Israel for ruining Christmas in Bethlehem. We will,...
Swimming Santa Brings Dead Sea to Life With Tree and Cheer
At the lowest point on earth, in the middle of a giant salt lake where animals and plants have no chance of surviving, a jolly...
City of Jerusalem to Distribute Free Christmas Trees
JNS.org - The city of Jerusalem will distribute complimentary Christmas trees to certain area residents on Thursday. It’s part of the holy city’s “Christmas preparations, which include hanging...
Watchdog Calls for Disciplinary Action Against UNRWA After Spokesman Demands BBC Use Words ‘Israeli Occupation’ in Report on Christmas
Geneva-based watchdog UN Watch, which monitors the United Nations, on Friday called for disciplinary action against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and...
Israelis Connect With Christmas in the Galilee
JNS.org - Hundreds of Israelis headed north this week for a taste of something they don’t usually get to experience -- a traditional Christmas in the Western Galilee....
Netanyahu Wishes Christians ‘Merry Christmas,’ End to Persecution
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a video address on Christmas Eve wishing Christians in Israel and worldwide a Merry Christmas. "From Jerusalem, I wish...
Chief Rabbinate Removes Ban on Christmas Trees at Israeli Hotels
JNS.org - The Israeli Chief Rabbinate has removed a prohibition against the placement of Christmas trees in Israeli hotels. Prior to the change, hotels that offered...
Santa Claus Isn’t Coming to Town in the Middle East
The headline may give you a chuckle, but it is certainly no laughing matter. Christians in the Middle East have been devastated by violence and...
Christians in Jaffa Mark Beginning of Christmas Season
JNS.org - Israeli Arab Christians in Jaffa marked the beginning of the Christmas season in the Holy Land with an annual Christmas tree lighting...
Shimon Peres Attends Pre-Christmas Celebration at Israeli Catholic Church
JNS.org - Israeli President Shimon Peres attended a pre-Christmas celebration at a Catholic Church in the Israeli city of Ramle on Sunday. He was...
