Nahalat Shiva (translated as “the land of the seven”) takes its name from its founders: seven young men of Jerusalem, descendants of families deeply rooted in the Jewish presence of the Old City. Driven by the conviction that the command to settle the Land of Israel must be fulfilled, they set out together to build - stone by stone - the Jerusalem of tomorrow.

Gaza, often viewed today solely through the lens of its modern Palestinian identity, has a rich and complex Jewish history spanning thousands of years. Though now devoid of Jewish life, the city was once a significant center of Jewish thought, trade, and mysticism. From biblical narratives to the heights of Jewish scholarship in the Ottoman period, Jews lived, worked, and worshipped in Gaza for centuries. However, conquests, political shifts, and violence systematically erase

Discover the story of Rabbi Moshe Haiby, an influential Yemenite Rabbi and one of the founders of Tel Aviv.

Discover the fascinating story of Rolla Floyd, a pioneer in biblical tourism in the Land of Israel. Read the full article to learn more!

Rabbi Yaakov Mazeh served as the government-appointed chief rabbi of Moscow. Born in 1859 in Mogilev, Belarus, Mazeh's family name is an acronym signifying their lineage as Kohanim: MiZera Aharon Hacohen (from the seed of Aaron the Priest). Following the early passing of his father, he was raised by his maternal grandfather.

Nestled along the shimmering Mediterranean coast, Jaffa is a city that resonates with tales of antiquity, cultural fusion, and enduring beauty. Known in Hebrew as Yafo (יפו) and in English as Japho or Joppa, Jaffa's history is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of ancient myths, biblical narratives, and significant historical milestones.

David Shuv was an Orthodox rabbi and a Proto-Zionist and was among the founders of the city of Rosh Pinna. Below is his incredible story!

Charles Netter was a French businessman and a founding member of the Alliance Israelite Universelle. He is also known for being the founder of Mikveh Israel, the first modern Jewish agricultural settlement in the Land of Israel.

Aharon Chelouche was an Algerian Sephardic Jew known for his roles as a landowner, jeweler, and money changer in Jaffa's Jewish community. He founded Neve Tzedek, now part of Tel Aviv.

The Motto of the Universal Israelite Alliance. Hebrew translation: All Jews are responsible for one another.