Israel Implements Protective Measures for Holy Sites Against Earthquakes
As the tallest structure in the Old City of Jerusalem, the Tower of David is a famous and familiar symbol to residents and tourists who pass through Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate. The ancient citadel compound contains at least 2,000 years’ worth of history dating back to the First Temple period. But the symbolic structure, among other […]
Lost Biblical Treasure Trove Discovered by Israeli Fisherman
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has announced the discovery of a treasure-trove of archeological finds. First reported by Arutz7, the find first started with a phone call from Poriya Illit resident Osnat Lester to the IAA. Lester told the IAA “Stored in my warehouse there are crates full of ancient jars that were left behind […]
King David’s Castle Secret Location to be Revealed
Next Friday, the location of a major archaeological find in Israel will be revealed by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Sources who took part in the dig have said that the find is part of a royal castle that could have belonged to King David. Newspaper Makor Rishon first reported the find. “For reasons that are […]
Surrounded by a Sea of Enemies: The Jewish Community in Hebron
When God told Abraham to go to the land he would show him, He told him it would belong to his descendants — one day. Abraham was merely a guest in someone else’s home at the time, so when he lost he beloved wife, he needed to purchase a burial plot for her. That plot, […]
Pope Francis Announces Trip to Holy Land in May
This week, Pope Francis officially announced that he would be making his way to the Middle East in 2014, visiting Israel and Jordan. The trip is scheduled to take place May 24-26. In Israel, Pope Francis is to visit holy sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as well as make a stop in the West Bank. […]
2,000 Year Old Techelet Fabric Discovered in Israel
A rare find has been revealed by the Israel Antiquities Authority this week. Scientists have confirmed that a 2,000 year old fabric was dyed using extract from the murex snail. Archaeologists in Israel have found thousands of pieces of fabric from the Roman period in the Judean Desert, the Negev, and the Arava region. However, […]
Forgotten Victims: Roma Delegation Visits Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum to Learn to Preserve Memory
Many are familiar with Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution” to the “Jewish problem,” but the Jews were not the Nazis’ only victims. Now, one group is seeking the assistance of Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust Museum, to help preserve the memory of their people’s suffering. The Roma, also known erroneously as Gypsies, were considered by the Germans […]
Hidden Spanish Jews
Watch a fascinating profile of Israel Returns‘ center for Jews of Spanish, Portugese and South American origin who are discovering their Jewish roots and heritage. Click here to learn more about Israel Returns.
Over 500 Young Jews to Gather for Limmud FSU Conference in Odessa
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.” (Deuteronomy 6:7) Odessa, Ukraine has a rich and varied Jewish history. Once the second largest Jewish community in […]
History Channel Presents
The weekend is a great time to catch up on this fascinating episode of “History Channel Presents” on decoding the Exodus. Clocking in at longer than our usual videos, please let me know if you enjoy these full length shows!
