Naama Barak

4 weeks ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Naama Barak |Elana Shap

Israel is home to a wide range of significant Christian sites adorned with stunning artwork spanning various periods and styles. From ancient mosaics to modern frescoes, these masterpieces tell the story of Christianity in the Holy Land. Here’s a curated journey through some of the most beautiful religious art pieces found in Israel’s churches and monasteries.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Nicky Blackburn |Abigail Klein Leichman |Naama Barak

Despite a second year of war in Israel, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art has been ranked the 78th top museum in the world in a list of the most visited museums globally by international art magazine, The Art Newspaper. The ranking, published at the start of April, is based on visitor numbers at leading museums worldwide.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Naama Barak

This April marks the 30th anniversary of Israel’s most iconic hiking route, the Israel National Trail — known in Israel as the “Shvil” (Hebrew for “trail”) — a nationwide schlep which stands as a testament to the country’s diverse landscapes and rich history.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Yulia Karra |Naama Barak |Jenna Romana

As the epicenter of three monotheistic religions, it’s no surprise that Israel is a place where some kind of holiday spirit can be discovered pretty much all year round. From Jewish celebrations and festivals that are recognized as public holidays, to customs honoring long standing traditions of Christian and Muslim holidays – Israel’s diverse modern landscape, historical devotion and venerated sanctity make it an interesting spot to enjoy a variety of holiday traditions.

1 month ago | israel21c.org | Yulia Karra |Naama Barak

If you’ve ever been to Israel during winter months, you may have noticed that the same degrees of cold in the Holy Land somehow feel colder than in Europe, for instance. “Outside you probably won’t notice a significant difference between, say, 10 degrees in Israel and 10 degrees in Europe. But when you go inside, you’ll feel it because our buildings, our homes, our apartments are not built to insulate us well from the cold temperatures,” climate expert Prof. Colin Price tells ISRAEL21c.