US Teens Achieve Historic Success in Israel's Bible Quiz
American teenagers have achieved remarkable success in the Chidon HaTanach, or International Bible Quiz, held in Israel. Jackson Shrier, a 15-year-old from Los Angeles, placed second in the competition, marking the best performance by an American since 1973. The event, a key part of Israel's Independence Day celebrations, saw participation from Jewish teens worldwide. Shrier, who goes by his Hebrew name Akiva, impressed judges with his Hebrew proficiency. Other notable American participants included Joshua Appelbaum from Washington, D.C., who finished third, and Hadassah Esther Ritch from New Jersey, who came in fourth. The competition, founded by Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, has been held annually for over 60 years. 
