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.
August 3, 2017
Judaism & Culture
‘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."
August 1, 2017
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.
July 26, 2017
Israeli students discover First Temple-era water system
An impressive First Temple era water reservoir was chanced upon by Israeli students.
July 20, 2017
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.
July 16, 2017
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.
July 9, 2017
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.
July 9, 2017
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
July 6, 2017
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.
June 29, 2017
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?
June 20, 2017
Modern technology exposes First Temple era inscription
A First Temple era inscription, hidden for almost 3,000 years, was exposed through advanced imaging technology.
June 18, 2017
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.
June 1, 2017
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.
May 30, 2017
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.
May 29, 2017
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.
May 25, 2017
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.
May 24, 2017
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.
May 14, 2017
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.
May 9, 2017
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.
April 27, 2017
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.
April 24, 2017
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.
April 13, 2017
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.
April 12, 2017
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.
April 3, 2017
Passover Haggadah rescued from Nazi clutches
A Haggadah saved from Nazi Germany tells the tragic story of Jewish redemption in the modern era.
April 2, 2017
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.
March 30, 2017
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.
March 27, 2017
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.
March 12, 2017
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.
March 10, 2017
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