Roman-Era Papyrus Unveils Tax Evasion and Slave Trade Scam
“Whether they were directly involved in rebellion is still an open question, but the implications of their case cannot be ignored.”
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
Gush Etzion Celebrates 80 Years of Renewed Jewish Life
On May 13, 1948, the day before Israel declared independence, Jordan’s Arab Legion with the help of local Arabs massacred 129 Jews at Kfar Etzion.
Bibi to Tell Us His Story in Upcoming Autobiography
Guaranteed to be a best-seller, former (and future?) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new autobiography is coming out.
TAU’s Cymbalista Synagogue Designated as Protected Historic Site
Renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta designed the building.
Hebrew U. Uncovers Ritual Bath Used by Jerusalem’s Elites on Eve of 2nd Temple’s...
A plastered water cistern was uncovered near the same villa.
Inquisition Documents Listing Number of Victims, Charges and Sentences Digitized by Israel’s National Library
The 18th century manuscript includes details from the first 130 years of the Portuguese Inquisition in Lisbon.
9th Century Luxurious Estate and Mosque Uncovered in Bedouin City of Rahat
The findings shed light on the beginnings of the historical process that took place in the northern Negev with the introduction of Islam.
Segment of Roman Aqueduct Excavated in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv Neighborhood
The aqueduct remained the main source of water for Jerusalem until 1917.
2100-Year-Old Agricultural Equipment, Jars and Weaving Loom Weights Discovered in Eastern Galilee
“The farmstead was probably abandoned suddenly due to impending danger.”
Watch: The Jerusalem Elite 2600 Years Ago Preferred Wine with Touches of Vanilla
The researchers were were surprised to find remnants of the exotic spice vanilla from 2600 years ago.
KKL-JNF Celebrates International Forestry Day at Dubai Expo
On the occasion of International Forestry Day, the Jewish National Fund revealed these rare historic images.
Tolerance Bus Is Coming to NY with Extra Acceptance On Board
The bus will allow easy access to students, educators, police, faith groups, and professionals to critical training on anti-Semitism, racism, bullying, stereotyping, hate, and intolerance.
Spectacular Ancient Treasure Discovered in Shipwrecks off the Coast of Caesarea
The underwater remains also include rare personal effects of the shipwreck victims.
Siege Ramps & Breached Walls: Israeli Archaeologists Trace the Assyrian Conquest of Lachish
Construction began about 80 meters away from the walls of the city of Lachish, close to where stones required for the ramp could be quarried.
JNF Photo Archive Reveals 120 Years of Jewish Holidays in Israel
By 2007, KKl-JNF owned 13% of the total land in Israel.
Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe Sample their First Gefilte Fish
Some loved the dish, while others politely declared it to be “an acquired taste.”
Did You Know? Ramat Hasharon Was Hub of Agriculture and Industry 1,500 Years Ago
As Ramat Ha-Sharon approaches its centenary year, evidence is emerging that its history is far more ancient than was previously assumed.
Dig Confirms Biblical Account of Earthquake during Judaean Kingdom
"When we excavated the structure and uncovered an 8th century BCE layer of destruction."
9 B’Av Fast Starts Shabbat at Dusk, Ends Sunday Night, Keep It Meaningful
On Av 10, 5765 the Ariel Sharon government uprooted thousands of Jews from the Gaza Strip.
Did You Know Sunday Marked 101st Anniversary of Allied Conference that Gave All of...
"The San Remo Conference is maybe the most unknown conference in Israel."
Western Wall Heritage Foundation Opens its Chain of Generations Center
The Chain of Generations Center has been completely revamped to include enhanced, integrated content using state-of-the-art technology.
Anti-Semitism in the 2020 Pandemic: Less Violence, More Desecration, Intense Online Jew Hatred
The advent of the vaccines, coupled with Israel's vast vaccination campaign, assisted by Israelis and Jews who hold prominent positions in vaccine-making companies, reinforced the anti-Semitic responses.
Israel’s National Library Discovers Lost Letter Praising Zionism by Sun Yat-Sen, Founder of the...
In the letter, the pre-Communist era leader calls Zionism "one of the greatest movements of the present time."
University of Haifa Works with TikTok to Address Holocaust Awareness
Unawareness about Holocaust history poses a challenge for TikTok, as 41 percent of the video-sharing network’s users are between ages 16 and 24.
ID Tags Worn by Children in Sobibor Death Camp in Poland Unearthed
Yoram Haimi, Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist: “I have been excavating this site for ten years, but today I broke down.”
Historic MOU Signed in Dubai to Preserve & Strengthen Jewish-Arab Heritage and Culture
The signers committed to teaching what unites Jews and Arabs and will become hubs of people-to-people cooperation and partnerships.
Free: NYU Online International Conference on Recent Studies of Ancient Israel
The online conference, titled "The Land that I Will Show You," will run Sunday, October 25, through Wednesday, October 28.
Before Twitter: Hebrew U. Collection Displays 100,000 Postcards from 19th Century Jerusalem
Mom, I Made It to Jerusalem!
Haifa U: Flourishing Canaanite Palatial Site Suddenly Abandoned 3,700 Years Ago – Now We...
Recognizing past earthquakes can be extremely challenging in the archaeological record, especially at sites where there isn’t much stone masonry and degradable construction materials.