Pilgrim

Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis

The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.

Shiite muslim pilgrims hold portraits of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (R), Imam Ali (C) and depiction of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali ibn Abi Talib (L) as they march to the shrine city of Karbala ahead of commemorations for Arbaeen on July 19, 2026.
Iraqi Airways aircraft are parked at the gates at Baghdad airport on February 20, 2025; Illustrative.

Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption

Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

Pilgrims in Jerusalem

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’


Does the rest of the world understand how important Israel is?

This experience and privilege of serving the Jewish people in such a way gave us a great insight to what the world is lacking in the knowledge of Israel.

An Israeli soldier holds a flag next to the grave of a fallen soldier during a ceremony ahead of Memorial Day

Reflections on Israel in the wake of London terror

Today, as I watch London march across Westminster Bridge, I remember Israel and her great kindness and courage.

A view of Lake Kinneret

A pilgrimage from the Jewish perspective

Today, as a Jew I understand well why true Christians feel so deeply about Israel and support the only democratic nation in the Middle East.

A view of Upper Galilee from Mount Hillel with Mount Hermon in the background

On finding (and leaving) footprints in Israel

In the political arena where many voices cry that Israel doesn't belong to the Jews, Joshua's rock footprints say otherwise.

Mount Ebal and an explanation of its standing at the altar

The connections formed from a visit to the Holy Land

One connection leads to another, and eventually, leads back to Israel.

A birds-eye view of Israel

A young man, a new country, and a lifelong impact

"I remember looking out at the scenery, and feeling like I'd finally made it home."

The library at Kibbutz Shamir, long before author David Leach arrived to volunteer there

'We are Israel, all good people are welcome here.'

What lingers in the mind most is the act of kindness of one resident of Jerusalem in the middle of a crowded market, with a smile as big as the Sea of Galilee.

Jerusalem Temple Mount

What's your Israel story?

Jpost.com wants to hear about your experience in the Holy Land.

Pope Francis at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem during his May 2014 visit to Israel

Haj Scams: What some Muslims will do to get to Mecca

Fake passports and drug smuggling are just two ways pilgrims attempt to carry out the Haj.

A Muslim pilgrim prays atop Mount Thor in the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage

Saudi Kingdom to host 1,000 Palestinian Haj pilgrims

Most of the Palestinians are relatives of “those who have been martyred,” said the report.

Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca