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. March 7, 2017
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. March 7, 2017
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. March 5, 2017
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. February 9, 2017
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. February 6, 2017
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. January 30, 2017
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. January 24, 2017
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. January 17, 2017
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. January 12, 2017
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. January 3, 2017
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. December 27, 2016
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. December 22, 2016
Bronze Coin Dating to Maccabean Revolt Unearthed in Jerusalem Israeli archaeologists found a coin dating to the period in which the Chanukah epic occurred. December 21, 2016
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. December 14, 2016
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. November 29, 2016
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. November 23, 2016
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. October 26, 2016
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. October 16, 2016
Sukkot: A Holiday for ALL Nations! Every nation, Jewish or not, has a place with God and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. October 16, 2016
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 October 10, 2016
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. October 10, 2016
WATCH: Can’t Stop the Feeling on Rosh Hashana! In a brand new Aish video filmed on streets of Jerusalem, a Justin Timberlake song (with new lyrics) celebrates the Jewish New Year and the joy of being Jewish. October 2, 2016
New discovery of First-Temple-era shrine exposes truth of Bible narrative The fascinating new discovery at Tel Lachish is a typical example whereby excavations and further research of heritage sites show us time and time again how biblical tales that are known to us become historical and archaeological stories. September 28, 2016
The 10 Days of Repentance We are taught that each of the “Ten Days of Repentance” between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is connected to one of the Ten Commandments. September 28, 2016
Rosh Hashana Omens What is it about symbolism, particularly the eating of symbolic foods, that has found such a prominent place on the most hallowed of days? September 22, 2016
National Library of Israel acquires rare collection of Jewish-Afghan documents The National Library of Israel has recently acquired an unrivaled collection of rare ancient Jewish-Afghan documents, providing a glimpse into the Silk Road's vanished Jewish community. September 15, 2016
Millennia-old stable used by monks discovered in Israel Israeli archaeologists exposed a 1,500 year-old livestock stable used by monks during the Byzantine era at the Avdat National Park in southern Israel. September 8, 2016
WATCH: Klezmer Music Sensation Rocks Jerusalem Festival The sensational Kleibedik musicians rocked the Jerusalem Klezmer Festival with their lively performance that enthralled the audience. August 18, 2016
Rare Roman-era frescoes found at Zippori Thousands of archaeological sites across Israel attest to its rich history as well as the historical ties of the Jewish people to the region. August 10, 2016
Court orders Kafka manuscripts sent to National Library The court order puts an end to what can be said to be a years-long Kafkaesque courtroom saga. August 9, 2016
WATCH: The Jewish contribution to music worldwide Jews have always taken their music with them, adapting it to their new homes and changing the music of communities and nations across the globe. July 26, 2016
The Three Weeks of Jewish Mourning The Jewish people worldwide are now observing a period known as "The Three Weeks" in which they mourn and bemoan the destruction of Jerusalem. July 24, 2016
Ancient mosaics, coins found in synagogue ruins Ancient mosaics depicting Noah’s ark and the parting of the Red Sea have been discovered by university scholars and students excavating a synagogue in Israel that dates to the fifth century. July 12, 2016
Who’s a Jew? Let us explore the complicated and controversial question of “Who’s a Jew?” First, it would be worthwhile to understand what the word "Jew" means. July 12, 2016
The Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel The fulfillment of God's promises resulted in the miracle of a Jewish return to their land after nearly two millennia of dispersion. June 20, 2016
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning Part II: Bereavement in Judaism In part two of our series "The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning," we focus on the funeral and the mourning process in the week following death. June 14, 2016
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning: Preparing the Body A look at Judaism's approach to death, bereavement, and the mourning process. June 7, 2016
Shavuot: A Celebration of Torah and the Totality of Jewish Tradition We believe that not only was the written Word given at Mount Sinai, but so was the Oral law - the oral tradition. June 6, 2016
Symbolism and Meaning Behind Choice of Religious Garments Clothing is not merely a protection against cold or for ornamentation. Clothing constitutes the primary and necessary distinguishing mark of human society. June 6, 2016
Understanding Lag B’Omer: The Mystical Holiday of Holy Fire There are several fascinating explanations regarding the meaning of Lag b'Omer and why 'holy fires' play such a prominent role. May 25, 2016
