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?
Judaism & Culture
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.
Arab League, Islamic countries call on Trump to reverse entry ban
The OIC and Arab League called upon Trump to reconsider the 90-day entry ban on nationals from 7 Muslim countries.
National Library gets finest collection of Hebrew prints and manuscripts
Israel's national library has enriched its collection with one of the world's largest collections of Hebrew texts.
Fortified wall from King David’s era exposed in southern Israel
A well-fortified wall dating from the era of King David era was exposed in Israel's south, corroborating the biblical narrative.
Discovery of Roman theater in the north brings new perspective
A newly exposed Roman theater in northern Israel has changed the way archaeologists understand the site.
Hikers in Judea discover rare menorah etchings from Second Temple era
A rare archaeological discovery substantiates scientific research regarding the Jewish nature of the Judean lowlands during the Second Temple period.
WATCH: Chanukah candle-lighting before 20,000 fans at NBA game
A boy publicized the 'miracle of Chanukah' by lighting a menorah in front of 20,000 spectators at an NBA game.
Ancient bowl engraved with rare Hebrew inscription discovered in Jerusalem
An archaeological finding from the Hasmonean Period is sparking interest because of its unique inscription.
Bronze Coin Dating to Maccabean Revolt Unearthed in Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists found a coin dating to the period in which the Chanukah epic occurred.
Egyptian archaeologist: This is where God first spoke to Moses
An Egyptian archaeologist claims to have found the exact spot where God first spoke to Moses.
WATCH: Preparing to photograph 3,000 rabbis at once
It wasn't easy getting 3,000 rabbis together at the same place, at the same time.
Unique 3,800 year-old statuette uncovered in central Israel
One of the unique features of the vessel is that it was created and shaped in several stages, the likes of which have never before been discovered in previous findings.
Rare First Temple-era papyrus mentioning Jerusalem discovered
Israeli archaeologists have discovered the earliest extra-biblical source to mention Jerusalem in Hebrew writing and which dates to the time of the Kingdom of Judah.
Sukkot and the Significance of the Joyous Water Offering
Sukkot reminds us to keep the theme of unity. It reminds us that all are equal in God’s eyes.
Sukkot: A Holiday for ALL Nations!
Every nation, Jewish or not, has a place with God and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
Yom Kippur Facts & Thoughts You Need to Know
The holiness of Yom Kippur in the Land of Israel cannot be found anywhere else in the world. - The Holy Book of the Zohar
Yom Kippur and the Lesson of the Two Goats
Our sages teach that even a desire to move in the right direction is full of merit, even if it does not materialize as we first thought.