The Land of Israel is not just our geographical Homeland ... and grapevines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a Land of olive oil, and date honey….” (Devarim 8:8). For instance, after ...

Thousands uprooted by the war in Lebanon have been unable to reach southern towns occupied by Israel, but some have tried anyway. For one man, the journey was deadly.

Fig trees also are native and grow naturally near Israel’s rivers and streams. Cypress trees, which can live for hundreds of years, also are part of the Israeli landscape, most commonly seen in ...

Manchester-based artist Chloe Slater was a typical uni student. Now, her outspoken indie songs are putting her in the ...

The name Bartholomew appears only four times in the New Testament, once in each synoptic gospel and once in Acts. Every time the name Bartholomew appears, the passage mentions other disciples but ...

Edith’s Sandwich Counter, originally from Williamsburg, has breakfast sandwiches on malawach, a flaky, Yemeni flatbread ...

In celebration of Tu Bishvat, kashrus expert Rabbi Nissan Zibell of Florida compiled a list of clear guidelines on which ...

Fig trees (Ficus carica) thrive in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10, though they can also grow in colder areas with proper protection. In addition to providing shade and beauty to your yard—not ...

Fig Tree has acquired a "dancingly witty and beguiling" debut novel by Angela Tomaski at auction. Helen Garnons-Williams at Fig Tree acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to The Infamous Gilberts ...

Figs perform best on lean soils and require very little added nutrition. Only feretilze fig trees if they displayed reduced vigor the previously growing season. Apply balanced, slow-release ...