WATCH: New Einstein Museum displays artifacts never seen before
Jerusalem's Hebrew University has erected a new Albert Einstein Museum in a planetarium.
Judaism & Culture
Austrian Chancellor-elect vows zero tolerance for anti-Semitism in coalition
“The battle against anti-Semitism and our policy of zero tolerance against all anti-Semitic tendencies is very important to me,” Austria’s newly elected leader Sebastian Kurz stated.
Israeli archaeologists uncover new segments of Western Wall
Israeli archaeologists' recent discovery near the former Temple complex sheds light on Jerusalem's ancient history.
Intriguing evidence of ancient rituals discovered in Jerusalem
New archeological evidence found in Jerusalem provides a window into the beliefs and rituals of ancient times.
WATCH: IDF general replicates pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Meetchabrim (Hebrew for connecting) is replicating the biblical pilgrimages in which Jews traveled by foot to Jerusalem during the festivals of Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot.
WATCH: UN ambassadors wish Israelis a ‘Happy New Year’ in Hebrew
As Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says in the video, Israel now has many friends in the world.
WATCH: Trump lauds Jewish people’s ‘incredible character and spirit’ in New Year’s greeting
Trump sent videotaped wishes to the Jewish people for a "Happy New Year", ahead of this week's Rosh Hashanah holiday.
WATCH: Thousands flock to Western Wall for pre-Rosh Hashana prayers
Thousands of Jewish worshipers came to Jerusalem's Western Wall for early morning prayers in the days leading up to the Jewish New Year, also known as the Day of Judgment.
WATCH: Zionist-themed art like you’ve never seen before
Salvador Dali produced Zionist-themed paintings and a piece that was a tribute to the Jewish people.
WATCH: Rollicking ‘Klezmer’ music festival kicks off in mystical Israeli city
The Klezmer music festival has kicked off in the mystical Israeli city of Safed.
WATCH: Putin gives Netanyahu extremely rare, medieval Bible
Putin presented Netanyahu with the first Bible ever printed with the commentary of Rashi.
Archaeologists unearth important Byzantine-era inscription in Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered a Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian, which they described as an "archaeological miracle."
WATCH: Remembering Jerry Lewis, Jewish King of Comedy
Jewish comedian and fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Jerry Lewis, passed away Sunday at the age of 91.
Remnants of major pre-Holocaust European synagogue exposed
Remains of the Great Synagogue of Vilna were recently exposed, 70 years after it was destroyed by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
World’s largest database of Jewish art launched in Jerusalem
The Hebrew University launched the world’s largest online database of Jewish art, representing the culmination of 30 years of documentation.
WATCH: World’s ancient Hebrew manuscripts go online!
Jewish manuscripts are being made available for viewing online at the click of a button.
Galilee discovery educates on Second Temple-era ritual purity
An ancient workshop uncovered by archaeologists in the Galilee sheds light on ritual norms in Israel during the Second Temple era.
WATCH: Israeli Piano Professor Brings Out the ‘Piano Man’ in You!
Yuval Admony, a piano professor, describes the Tel-Hai International Piano Master Classes.
Israel’s National Library launches massive digital manuscript archive
Israel's National Library launched the most comprehensive online digitized library of manuscripts in the world.
‘Times are changing,’ declares one among over 1,000 Jewish visitors to Temple Mount
"Unbelievable! Over 1,000 Jews so far have ascended the Temple Mount... This number is unprecedented! Times are changing."
Archaeologists find evidence of destruction of First Temple-era Jerusalem
Evidence of the wealth of the Judean kingdom's capital and its destruction by the Babylonians were recently exposed in Jerusalem.
Israeli students discover First Temple-era water system
An impressive First Temple era water reservoir was chanced upon by Israeli students.
WATCH: Israeli art for the soul
Orit Martin explains how her skills combine with technology, allowing her to use the computer screen as a canvas.
Oldest mosaic of Bible’s Jonah found in Galilee
Recently discovered panels on an ancient synagogue floor in the Galilee show famous biblical sagas unfolding.
London Mayor wavers, but supports UK Hezbollah ban
London’s Mayor has finally agreed to support the designation of all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
WATCH: Israeli flutist brings the sound of the Mediterranean to life
Flutist Heftsiba Zer Aviv breathes new life into the sounds on which she was raised as the child of Yemenite and Algerian Jews
Famed Crusader battle comes to life in Israel for 828th anniversary
Fans of history convened from around the world in northern Israel to reenact an epic battle between the Crusades and the Muslims.
Israeli students discover extraordinary 900-year-old collection of women’s jewelry
How did 900-year-old rings, bracelets, earrings and hairpins end up in the kitchen of a Crusader fortress tower in Modi'in?
Modern technology exposes First Temple era inscription
A First Temple era inscription, hidden for almost 3,000 years, was exposed through advanced imaging technology.
Israel Festival Blends Artistic Lines
The theme of identity exploration is a unifying component in the eclectic, high-quality artistic productions at this year's Israel Festival.
WATCH: Philanthropist gives out $100 bills at Western Wall
Leonardo Farkas was seen distributing $100 bills to Jews praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem Monday.
Archaeologists expose Ottoman-era well in central Israel
A water system dating back hundreds of years was recently exposed prior to the widening of a highway.
Israelis unearth evidence of Jerusalem’s last battle 2000 years ago
New archaeological findings shed light on the last battle between the Romans and the Jews almost 2,000 years ago.
Ancient pools serving Jews in Temple era discovered in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's massive ancient reservoirs serviced Second Temple-era Jewish worshipers, new research has found.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate Lag B’Omer at Mount Meron
Hundreds of thousands celebrated Lag B'Omer Saturday night at the gravesite of revered Jewish mystic Shimon Bar Yochai.
World War I Battlefield Exposed in Israel
Findings testifying to the fierce fighting between the British and Ottoman forces were exposed in the center of Israel.
Ancient menorah tablet shows ‘clear Jewish presence’ in Caesarea
The Land of Israel constantly reveals hidden treasures, testifying testifying to its rich history and the Jewish People's deep and long-lasting ties to its land. This time, archaeologists discovered an extraordinary 1,500-year-old mother-of-pearl tablet etched with a menorah in the ancient town of Caesarea.
WATCH: Israel pauses to remember Six Million
On the morning of Yom HaShoah, Israelis across the country stopped whatever they were doing and stood still in memory of the Six Million.
Jewish family renews fight for Passover Haggadah stolen by Nazis
A Jewish family is seeking recognition of its past ownership of one of the world's oldest Passover Haggadah.
Finger from Egyptian statue found on Temple Mount
A finger fragment from a statue of an Egyptian god or king was found in soil excavated from the Temple Mount, just ahead of Passover.