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
Israeli archaeologists unearth intriguing find at King Solomon’s Mines A rare find in southern Israel has illuminated Egypt's ancient presence in the area. November 1, 2017
Einstein’s theory of happiness auctioned for $1.3M in Israel Einstein's theory of happiness was purchased for $1.3 million at a Jerusalem auction, 650 times the initial price. October 25, 2017
WATCH: New Einstein Museum displays artifacts never seen before Jerusalem's Hebrew University has erected a new Albert Einstein Museum in a planetarium. October 19, 2017
Austrian Chancellor-elect vows zero tolerance for anti-Semitism in coalition “The battle against anti-Semitism and our policy of zero tolerance against all anti-Semitic tendencies is very important to me,” Austria’s newly elected leader Sebastian Kurz stated. October 18, 2017
Israeli archaeologists uncover new segments of Western Wall Israeli archaeologists' recent discovery near the former Temple complex sheds light on Jerusalem's ancient history. October 16, 2017
Intriguing evidence of ancient rituals discovered in Jerusalem New archeological evidence found in Jerusalem provides a window into the beliefs and rituals of ancient times. September 25, 2017
WATCH: IDF general replicates pilgrimage to Jerusalem Meetchabrim (Hebrew for connecting) is replicating the biblical pilgrimages in which Jews traveled by foot to Jerusalem during the festivals of Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot. September 24, 2017
WATCH: UN ambassadors wish Israelis a ‘Happy New Year’ in Hebrew As Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says in the video, Israel now has many friends in the world. September 20, 2017
WATCH: Trump lauds Jewish people’s ‘incredible character and spirit’ in New Year’s greeting Trump sent videotaped wishes to the Jewish people for a "Happy New Year", ahead of this week's Rosh Hashanah holiday. September 19, 2017
WATCH: Thousands flock to Western Wall for pre-Rosh Hashana prayers Thousands of Jewish worshipers came to Jerusalem's Western Wall for early morning prayers in the days leading up to the Jewish New Year, also known as the Day of Judgment. September 18, 2017
WATCH: Zionist-themed art like you’ve never seen before Salvador Dali produced Zionist-themed paintings and a piece that was a tribute to the Jewish people. September 5, 2017
WATCH: Rollicking ‘Klezmer’ music festival kicks off in mystical Israeli city The Klezmer music festival has kicked off in the mystical Israeli city of Safed. August 28, 2017
WATCH: Putin gives Netanyahu extremely rare, medieval Bible Putin presented Netanyahu with the first Bible ever printed with the commentary of Rashi. August 27, 2017
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." August 23, 2017
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. August 22, 2017
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. August 17, 2017
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. August 14, 2017
WATCH: World’s ancient Hebrew manuscripts go online! Jewish manuscripts are being made available for viewing online at the click of a button. August 11, 2017
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. August 11, 2017
WATCH: Israeli Piano Professor Brings Out the ‘Piano Man’ in You! Yuval Admony, a piano professor, describes the Tel-Hai International Piano Master Classes. August 9, 2017
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
