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."
Judaism & Culture
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.
Remains of pyramid dating to Israel’s exodus discovered in Egypt
Ahead of the Passover holiday, an unknown pyramid was discovered in Egypt, dating roughly to the time of Israel's exodus from bondage.
Passover Haggadah rescued from Nazi clutches
A Haggadah saved from Nazi Germany tells the tragic story of Jewish redemption in the modern era.
WATCH: Notes cleared from Western Wall before Passover
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch explains how notes wind up between the stones of the Western Wall and how the privacy of those who write them is protected.
Israeli students unearth 2000-year-old Jewish town
Israeli high school students helped uncover a 2000-year-old town dating back to the Second Temple period.
Netanyahu: As in Purim story, modern-day Persia will not succeed
Netanyahu told a number of children at Caesarea's central synagogue during Purim celebrations that modern-day Persia will fail in efforts to destroy the Jewish state.
WATCH: Ivanka Trump bakes Purim pastries with her children
First daughter Ivanka Trump shared a photo on social media on Friday of herself and two of her children preparing for the Jewish holiday Purim.
2000-year-old Roman road exposed in Israel
Israeli archaeologists recently exposed a millennia-old road which served as a vital route for travel and commerce when the Romans ruled Israel.
Ahead of Purim, Israeli library displays 400-year-old Book of Esther
Israel’s national library boasts a Book of Esther collection that includes more than 100 scrolls from dozens of Jewish communities around the world.
Ancient, rare stone structure decorated with rock art exposed in Israel
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a mysterious and unique millennia old structure, which has generated more questions than provided answers to how people lived in the Holy Land 4,000 years ago.
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover New Evidence Surrounding Dead Sea Scrolls
In one of the most exciting archaeological discoveries in recent memory, more evidence surrounding the famous Dead Sea Scrolls was found.
2017 ‘Jewish Nobel’ awarded to artist Anish Kapoor
The Genesis Prize, which perpetuates the Jewish value of social activism, is being given this year to renowned Jewish artist Anish Kapoor.