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Olive Press Israel seeks another type of coexistence – between tourists and the earth
Although an economic boon, tourism can be a destructive force for the environment. Israel, filled with religious tourism destinations, is exploring ways to make pilgrimages sustainable.
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Olive Press The trials of an Israeli Arab prosecuting Palestinians
Israeli Arab Arin Shaabi's job as a military prosecutor for the Israel Defense Forces puts her in the difficult position of handling the cases of fellow Arabs, earning her hatred from some.
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Olive Press A goat farmer, lured by the green Galilee
Avi Yankelevitch, who runs an eco-tourist goat farm in the Galilee, comes from an archetypal Israeli pioneer family – European Jews, enchanted by the land they feel called on to work.
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Booting up Arab access to Israeli high-tech jobs
Arabs make up 20 percent of the Israeli population, but only 1.4 percent of Israel's high-tech industry. One NGO is closing the gap by helping Israeli Arabs through the job search process.
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A witness in Galilee
The author hikes the 'Jesus Trail' and finds insight and resolve.
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Change Agent Heroes to Heroes helps wounded US vets recover
Heroes to Heroes takes groups of traumatized US veterans on a journey to Israel meant to restore their sense of humanity and civility.
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Taking a hike in the Holy Land on the Jesus Trail
Israel's Jesus Trail, which winds through valleys and over hilltops near the Sea of Galilee, hits several spots of biblical importance and provides a taste of life in modern-day Israel as well.
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Israel considers drafting its Arab citizens
Plans to reform Israel's draft law include the possibility of requiring Arab citizens of Israel to perform non-military national service. Serve us first, many of them say.
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Help for Greece and the eurozone
A Christian Science perspective.
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Christian tourism: walking where Jesus walked
The Israeli government invested millions in Christian tourism this year, including a 39-mile Gospel Trail.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day: 12/22
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For Israeli Arab teens, a way to serve the country – without joining the army
A civil service program gives Israel's Arab high school graduates – who are exempt from the military draft faced by Jewish 18-year-olds – the opportunity to contribute to their state.
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Bringing foot traffic to Israel's 'Jesus Trail'
Israeli Jew Maoz Inon saw a wealth of unrealized potential for Christian travelers in the lush Galilean hills, where Jesus once walked. He opened an inn and published an English guidebook, attracting Christian travelers to the 'Jesus Trail.'
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Arab Christians from Jordan risk all for Easter Sunday pilgrimage to Israel
Hundreds of Arab Christians from Jordan are risking their careers and reputation to complete an Easter Sunday pilgrimage to holy sites in Israel.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/24
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Pope's lack of specifics on Gaza, Holocaust disappoint Muslims and Jews
He was politely received at Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem Tuesday, but clerics, judges, and Hamas representatives want stronger statements on Israeli policies and Palestinian suffering.
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Pope embarks on Mideast fence-mending trip
His pilgrimage this week is also a chance to reassure Jews and Muslims about Vatican views.
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