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Etgar Lefkovits is a correspondent in the Israel bureau of JNS (Jewish News Syndicate).

Etgar Lefkovits

Etgar Lefkovits is an award-winning international journalist who is an Israel correspondent and feature news writer at JNS. A native of Chicago, he has two decades of experience in journalism having served as Jerusalem correspondent in one of the world’s most demanding positions. He is now based in Tel Aviv.

Sally Azar
Culture and Society
First female pastor in the Holy Land ordained
Sally Azar will lead services and Bible study for English-speakers at Jerusalem’s Church of the Redeemer.
Jan. 26, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
The Mount Ebal archaeological site near Nablus is situated on the northeastern spur of the mountain. Credit: Forum for the Struggle for Every Dunam.
Israel News
Gallant pledges to safeguard archaeological site at Mount Ebal from Palestinian damage
The site in Samaria, near Nablus, is identified with that of Joshua’s altar.
Jan. 24, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
Detail of the Mesha Stele. The ancient basalt monument, also known as the "Moabite Stone," bears a Canaanite inscription documenting the victories of King Mesha of Moab. The stele is currently on display in the Louvre, Paris. Credit: Mbzt via Wikimedia Commons.
Culture and Society
New technology connects ancient stele with King David—but not everyone agrees
Researchers claim cutting-edge digital imaging has ended a decades-old debate within the archaeological community, but many remain unconvinced.
Jan. 22, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
Azerbaijani Ambassador to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov. Credit: Haqqin.az.
Israel News
‘Israel is a time-tested and reliable strategic partner for Azerbaijan’
Azerbaijani lawmakers speak to JNS about enhancing bilateral cooperation between the Muslim country and Jewish state ahead of the opening of Baku’s embassy in Israel.
Jan. 18, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
This toy kitchen will form part of the “Sixteen Objects” exhibition. Credit: Yad Vashem.
Jewish Life
Holocaust objects being displayed at German parliament
The exhibition, on loan from Yad Vashem, will be inaugurated on Jan. 24.
Jan. 17, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
An aerial projection of the Shrine of Abdu’l Baha in Akko, Israel. Courtesy photo.
Culture and Society
New Baha’i monument and gardens under construction in Akko
The Shrine of Abdu’l Baha is expected to open by the end of 2024.
Jan. 9, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
IDF Maj. Ella Waweya appears on Israel's "Makan 33" Arabic-language television channel. Source: Screenshot.
Feature
The trailblazing female Muslim Arab IDF major
Known as “Captain Ella,” Ella Waweya from Qalansawe had to conceal her service from her family when she joined the military.
Jan. 2, 2023
Etgar Lefkovits
A rendering of the Pool of Siloam in the Second Temple Period. Credit: Shalom Kveller/City of David Archives.
Culture and Society
Jerusalem’s Pool of Siloam to be excavated, opened to the public
The site is expected to become one of the city’s most important historic and tourist sites.
Dec. 27, 2022
Etgar Lefkovits
Christian college students from the U.S. touring Israel on a nine-day Passages visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem this week. Courtesy of Passages.
Culture and Society
‘Christian Birthright’ brings US students to Israel
10,000 young Americans have already come on Passages’ faith-based trips.
Dec. 22, 2022
Etgar Lefkovits
Javier Zarzalejos
World News
European Parliament lawmakers urge tough sanctions on Iran
Previous Western engagement with Iran was based on “wishful thinking and naivete,” said Spanish MEP Javier Zarzalejos.
Dec. 15, 2022
Etgar Lefkovits
Knesset member Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at the Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem, Dec. 14, 2022. Source: Twitter.
Culture and Society
Christian Media Summit brings Israel allies to Jerusalem
“We are living in the golden age of Jewish-Christian relations with some serious flaws and challenges,” said Rabbi David Rosen.
Dec. 14, 2022
Etgar Lefkovits
Armenian Ambassador Arman Akopian in his office. Courtesy of Arman Akopian.
Feature
Diplomacy and geopolitics: A challenging mix for the Armenian ambassador to Israel
Arman Akopian says his countrymen see Israel as a “model of development with a lot to learn from in defense, healthcare engineering and agriculture.”
Dec. 11, 2022
Etgar Lefkovits
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