Bible contest to feature 'Rachel from Ofakim'

(Israel Hayom via JNS) - The International Bible Contest, an Israeli Independence Day tradition that features contestants from all over the world, will be held at the Jerusalem Theater on Tuesday with 16 youths competing-12 from the Diaspora and four from Israel.

All will vie for the title of World Bible Champion. The final list of contestants was determined through a qualifying exam held during a Bible camp preceding the event. As part of that process, contestants tour the country, meet figures such as Chief Rabbi David Lau, and visit Yad Vashem and the Western Wall in Jerusalem, in addition...