3 Unique Things to Know about the Cross: No Plusses Allowed

Greetings, friends! We're sharing a few little fun facts about the cross. Yesterday, we focused on Tents in the Wilderness, and today we'll find out why Israeli school children do not use plus signs. In Israel's classrooms, you will find no plus signs in math classes. Instead, they use this symbol: ﬩ . The reason: plus …

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Fun Facts about Israel

As we relax following our Christmas celebrations, I want to share a few fun facts about Israel. Enjoy!

Fun Facts: 68 Things You May Not Know about Israel

Hi gang!  I found an amusing little 6 1/2-minute, fast-paced video about Israel.  Though there are a handful of things I wouldn't be so proud of, I think you'll find many of the 68 "fun facts" interesting! Enjoy the video!

Fun Facts: Israel, the Tiny Innovative Giant

Though only the 98th largest country in the world (by population), the tiny nation of Israel has become an innovative giant.  Despite a relatively small population of roughly 7.8 million, Israel has birthed over 4800 startups, mostly in the technology, medical and agricultural sectors.  For example, did you know flash drives were invented by an Israeli, …

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