WATCH: A deeper look into the text of the Passover Haggadah
An Israeli artist published a new Haggadah, using a blend of traditional graphics and abstract painting to make the story come alive, bringing light and hope.
April 22, 2019
Judaism & Culture
WATCH: Israeli director Guy Nattiv takes home the Oscar
Nattiv said he was inspired by his grandparents, who survived the Holocaust.
February 25, 2019
WATCH: Beverly Hills mayor goes on underground Western Wall tour
Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, in Israel as part of the 33rd International Mayors' Conference in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, was impressed by the archaeological and historical finds during an underground tour of the Western Wall.
February 24, 2019
Israel’s president: ‘There’s nothing more Jewish than disagreement’
'There is nothing more Jewish than pointed disagreement. And there is nothing more democratic than pointed disagreement,' Rivlin told a Bible-study gathering ahead of elections.
February 18, 2019
Israel national library’s new music app rises to top of the charts
Feel like listening to a good old Arik Einstein song or discovering music from the next superstar? Shiri offers everything from Sasha Argov to Zohar Argov.
February 17, 2019
WeWork’s Adam Neumann says observing Jewish Sabbath keeps his ego in check
The CEO of NY-headquartered real estate company WeWork shared spiritual wisdoms during a keynote speech at a UJA Federation event.
January 27, 2019
WATCH: Jewish folklore comes to US theaters
“The Golem,” a horror film based on Jewish folklore, will be released in select theaters in the U.S. and on Blu-Ray/DVD on February 5.
January 27, 2019
Israeli film, Jewish stars and composers among 2019 Oscar nominees
This year's Academy Award nominees included works by Jewish and Israeli artists.
January 23, 2019
Who knew? Hebrew could be the basis for many English and European words
'Hebrew is a much older language as well, so it makes sense the roots of words go back before Latin or Greek,' a linguistics buff theorized.
January 1, 2019
Israeli orchestra plays to warm applause in Morocco
The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra played to a full house and warm applause in Morocco at one of the country's most prestigious music festivals.
December 30, 2018
Israel to celebrate Hebrew’s revival in special day
Hebrew Language Day is 'an excellent opportunity to advance reading among students and the young generation,' says Education Minister Naftali Bennett.
December 26, 2018
New study: Who is the typical Israeli Jew today?
A new study classifies the majority in Israel today as 'Jewish Israelis,' largely considered to be traditional Jews.
December 23, 2018
Opinion: American Jewry’s Chanukah hypocrisy?
A 'New York Times' column misunderstands the nature of the conflict that the Festival of Lights commemorates.
December 4, 2018
Ancient, rare stone mask uncovered in Israel
A fascinating and rare 9,000-year-old stone mask that dates to the Neolithic period sheds new light on ancient life in the Holy Land.
November 28, 2018
Israeli-built Phoenician ship replica sets sail for Cyprus
An Israeli-built replica of a 2,400-year-old ship is at sea on its way to Cyprus.
November 26, 2018
WATCH: Jewish life in the Galilee after the first Jewish-Roman War
Tour guide Yizhar Hass explains the history of the Galilee region, home to some of the most remarkable Jewish sites from the first century.
November 11, 2018
WATCH: Gaza Belt Israeli DJ responds to rockets with hit songs
Sderot native DJ Zafrir Ifrach is a rising star in the world of electronic music, cooking up dance floor hits even as rocket sirens pierce the air outside his spaceship-like studio in Israel's south.
October 29, 2018
WATCH: 5 Dead Sea fragments found to be forged
The Museum of the Bible in Washington is removing five Dead Sea scroll fragments that were proven to be modern forgeries.
October 25, 2018
Joint Israel-US Chanukah stamp unveiled in Jerusalem
'Today’s joint stamp issue is a symbol of the shared values and the cultural affinity between the U.S. and Israel,' Friedman stated.
October 18, 2018
Marilyn Monroe’s Jewish prayer book up for auction
Want to pray like Marilyn Monroe? Now you can!
October 16, 2018
Israeli named BBC Philharmonic chief conductor
Omer Meir Wellber, 36, also is principal guest conductor at Semperoper Dresden and music director of Ra’anana Symphonette Orchestra in Israel.
October 15, 2018
This daily Jewish ritual may prevent heart attacks
Wearing tefillin improves your heart function and may even save your life, a new study shows.
October 14, 2018
Second Temple-era Jerusalem inscription stuns archaeologists
A unique stone inscription dating back to the Second Temple period with Jerusalem spelled in full was recently uncovered in the Israeli capital.
October 9, 2018
Iran’s Ayatollah exploits Olympian Aly Raisman for hijab propaganda
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei exploited Jewish Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman’s testimony about having been sexually assaulted for hijab propaganda video.
October 7, 2018
Israeli kidney donations triple due to Orthodox Jewish donors
The number of annual live kidney transplants in Israel has nearly tripled since 2010. New research says the growth is due to Orthodox donors.
September 17, 2018
WATCH: Why do we read the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur?
Bar-Ilan University Professor Raanan Eichler discusses why the Book of Jonah was chosen as one of the readings at services on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
September 17, 2018
Brazil museum fire: Ancient Torah scrolls removed ahead of time
Brazil National Museum's famed centuries-old Torah scrolls were removed before the disastrous fire.
September 6, 2018
Virtual reality tour brings biblical-era Jerusalem to life
The virtual reality guide offers visitors to Jerusalem a chance to 'enjoy the present and take a look back to the past,' said Tower of David Museum director Eilat Lieber.
September 5, 2018
WATCH: Jerusalem artifacts dating back 1000s of years reinforce Jewish claim to city
A City of David Foundation director brought to New York artifacts from Jerusalem dating back thousands of years and explains why these findings matter so much today.
July 26, 2018
On Tisha b’Av, annual day of mourning, tens of thousands pack Western Wall plaza
On Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, Jews mourn the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem that were destroyed.
July 22, 2018
Israeli Broadway show wins almost every major Tony Award
'The Band’s Visit' wins 10 honors, including Best Musical, Best Actor and Actress and Best Book and Score.
June 11, 2018
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated Jewish author, dies at 85
Philip Roth, the prize-winning novelist and a prominent writer of the Jewish American experience, died at age 85.
May 23, 2018
Israeli archaeologists discover millennia-old evidence of ‘blood vengeance’
Israeli scientists exposed the earliest evidence of blood vengeance in ancient times.
May 16, 2018
NASA tech reveals hidden script in Dead Sea Scrolls fragments
Did Dead Sea Scrolls researchers discover a previously unknown manuscript?
May 2, 2018
Students discover ancient menorah-adorned lamp while preparing Independence Day surprise
Israeli students preparing a gift for the state discovered an ancient precursor of Israel's national symbol.
April 16, 2018
20 percent of Central, Eastern Europeans do not accept Jews as fellow citizens
A Pew Research Center survey of 18 countries finds that Jews are not wanted as neighbors or family members.
April 4, 2018
WATCH: 100,000 attend priestly blessing at Western Wall
Ambassador Friedman was among hundreds who recited the 'priestly blessing' at the biannual ceremony at the Western Wall.
April 2, 2018
IDF mobilizes for massive task of prepping for Passover
Everyone in the IDF pitches in to do their part in a holiday that is about liberation.
March 27, 2018
‘Freedom Coins’ from Jewish revolt against Rome found near Temple Mount
Ancient coins bearing the inscriptions 'For the Freedom of Zion' and to 'For the Redemption of Zion were discovered at the base of the Temple Mount.
March 27, 2018
WATCH: Everyday life in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim neighborhood
The book 'Mea Shearim - The Streets' captures life in Mea Shearim, home to a close-knit community of ultra-Orthodox Jews.
March 27, 2018
WATCH: US Ambassador Friedman bakes matzah, extends ‘Happy Passover’ greetings
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedmann baked matzah in Kfar Chabad, Israel and wished the whole world 'Happy Passover.'
March 26, 2018
WATCH: Unraveling the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
An Israeli group is analyzing the famous Dead Sea Scrolls with great care. Find out what's involved in revealing the secrets of the ancient texts.
March 20, 2018
Jerusalem exhibit at UN shows ancient Jewish ties, despite UN ‘disclaimer’
The UN posted a disclaimer at the entrance to its Jerusalem exhibit, saying its content does not represent the world body's views.
March 11, 2018
Israel Library puts George Washington Thumb Bible online
A rare miniature Washington 'thumb bible', one of less than a dozen existing copies, is now accessible to the public.
February 19, 2018
Rare multicolored Roman-era mosaic exposed in Israel
Israeli archeologists have uncovered a rare, multicolored mosaic dating to the Roman period in Caesarea, the ancient seat of power.
February 8, 2018
First Temple-era structure, rare silver coin found in Jerusalem dig
Israeli archaeologists uncovered impressive and unique finds on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
January 31, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu and Putin visit Jewish Museum in Moscow
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow.
January 29, 2018
British ambassador says founder of Revisionist Zionist movement deserved more respect
Britain's ambassador to Israel praised Ze'ev Jabotinsky as an important leader whom history has pushed aside.
January 22, 2018
Hebrew grammar book from 16th century returns to Prague
A 16th century book on Hebrew grammar has returned home to Prague.
January 17, 2018
Rare First Temple-era Hebrew seal found at Western Wall
With the rare discovery near the Western Wall of a seal owned by Jerusalem's governor some 2,700 years ago, the Biblical narrative comes alive.
January 1, 2018
WATCH: Rabbinical student explains Judaism to Muslims
Rabbinical student Elhanan Miller explains Judaism to Muslims in Arabic!
December 31, 2017
WATCH: Does the American Jewish community accept Trump’s Jerusalem Declaration?
Malcolm Hoenlein discussed how Trump's Jerusalem declaration has been accepted by the Jewish community and its effect on the peace process.
December 20, 2017
WATCH: Archaeological findings corroborate story of Chanukah
On the last day of Chanukah, tour guide Etai Elstain shows us a synagogue where the heroic Maccabees may have prayed.
December 19, 2017
Holocaust survivors worldwide celebrate Chanukah
Holocaust survivors participated in Chanukah candle lighting ceremonies in Berlin, Jerusalem and New York, part of a tribute to survivors worldwide.
December 17, 2017
WATCH: Largest human menorah breaks Guinness record
More than 500 students from the Ben Porat Yosef school formed the shape of a Hanukkah Menorah.
December 15, 2017
Rare ancient temple and vessels discovered on IDF training grounds
Using drones, Israeli archaeologists recently exposed an exciting find so rare that similar sites in the nation can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
November 30, 2017
1500-year-old mosaic floor of Georgian church unearthed in Israel
Israeli and German archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old colored mosaic floor of Georgian church with an inscription in Greek mentioning the year of its construction according to the Georgian calendar....
November 26, 2017
WATCH: Holocaust survivors celebrate long-awaited bar/bat mitzvah at Western Wall
45 Holocaust survivors celebrated their bar or bat mitzvah at the Western Wall.
November 16, 2017
2018 ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’ awarded to actress Natalie Portman
The Genesis Prize, which promotes the Jewish value of social activism, is being given this year to acclaimed actress Natalie Portman.
November 8, 2017
Israel library makes famed Günzburg Collection accessible to the world
The National Library of Israel has added the Günzburg Collection to its new digitized platform.
November 7, 2017