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Divided we fall: Lessons from the ancient schism between Israel and Judah

When two kingdoms emerged in Eretz Israel, they quickly devolved into civil wars and eventually, exile; What stoked this division? Who was the prophetic voice of reason, and what timeless cautionary tale does this biblical story provide?

Eliezer Hayoun | 09.18.23

חלק מהחיילים שפעלו לשיקום והנגשת מצודת הונין

IDF soldiers renovate track to ancient Crusader castle

Hundreds of soldiers and commanders work together to clean, renovate and preserve a Crusader castle that stood near Israel's border with Lebanon 1,000 years ago

Gilad Carmeli | 09.12.23

Remains of medieval synagogue discovered in Poland

University of Wrocław asserts that there is a strong likelihood that the remains of a 14th-century synagogue were integrated into the walls of the subsequent city palace

Itamar Eichner | 08.14.23

Preservation of Moroccan Jewish heritage endures through unique project

Adil Faouzi was moved by the stories of his father about the rich Moroccan heritage, particularly its Jewish and Amazigh aspects, and decided to showcase it through thousands of archive files on his Instagram page, sending a message of 'unity, coexistence and gratitude for the diverse heritage'

Dennis Bihler | 08.06.23

How the Jews almost built a Third Temple

Roman Emperor Julian, who rejected Christianity and possibly sought to oppose it, proposed the Jews rebuild the Temple, however, the construction was halted, and the dream was buried after an earthquake; Dr. Yonatan Moss explains why the Jewish canon almost completely disregards this chapter in history

Itzchak Tessler | 07.27.23

From one disaster to another: Lamentations that connect the Holocaust to Tisha B'Av

Rabbi and Prof. Dalia Marks explains why there is objection within the religious establishment to incorporating new lamentations about other tragedies that befell the Jewish people into prayer services, and calls for thinking outside the box to keep the prayers relevant

Shmuel Munitz | 07.27.23

How Jews and Judaism rose from ruins after Second Temple fall

With most of their brethren either killed, exiled or sold to slavery, and with the entire ruling elite removed following the unsuccessful Great Revolt, the land’s remaining Jews turn inward to preserve their religious unity and way of life

Matan Shor | 07.25.23

Mossad's blunderous mission and the enigmatic spy behind it

Few knew that Dr. Ruth Nissanov was actually Amina al-Mufti, a Mossad agent tied to one of the agency's biggest blunders; A new documentary about the fiasco reveals her great sacrifice and her struggle to fit in in Israel

Tzipora Roman | 07.16.23

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum introduces virtual tour

Israeli companies behind the project and Holocaust survivors say the new virtual tour provides a modern solution to see the camp in a way that's accessible and convenient for everyone

Itamar Eichner, Poland | 07.06.23

Synagogues part of rich tapestry of Jewish culture in Turkey

Uncover the hidden treasures of Turkey's Jewish heritage as you explore ancient cemeteries and synagogues, including the first synagogue in Europe; Learn about the thriving Jewish communities that once flourished in cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Edirne,and Bursa, and savor the unique Jewish delicacies that still hold cultural significance in the streets of Turkey today

Yaniv Pohoryles | 06.28.23

מטבע מימי המרד היהודי הראשון, מבין שלוש מרידות, כנגד האימפריה הרומית בארץ ישראל

Ancient coins of Jewish rebels from Roman period found in Georgia

Researchers have found that some of the coins, depicting pomegranates and Jewish goblets, were minted by Jewish rebels, which the Romans continued to use even decades later

Yogev Israely | 06.25.23

Sole Lodz synagogue to survive Holocaust triumphs over demolition plans

After local real estate developers in central Polish city planned to demolish the historic building, a solution has been found and the old Reicher Synagogue will be added to the list of preserved sites

Itamar Eichner | 06.04.23

In the eyes of young Jews, American Jewry is a 'white and privileged group'

Why are young Jews in the U.S. distancing themselves from Israel and Judaism, and is there hope for a change? Dr. Ilana Horwitz believes this trend is linked to social influences and clashes with the modern values expected of them; 'The American liberal perception sees the world in a rather simplistic way... American Jews have a very narrow understanding of the Jewish experience'

Tali Farkash | 05.28.23

In honor of IDF's 75th anniversary, first recruits share stories from the frontlines

Four former soldiers reflect on their journeys as Israel's earliest heroes, having enlisted in the military of the nascent Jewish state amid a fierce war surrounding its creation

Korin Elbaz Alush | 05.25.23

Honoring the past, building for the future: Porto's Jewish community inaugurates new cemetery

The Isaac Aboab Field of Equality, named after the last Gaon of Castile who lived and died in Porto following the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, 'is proof that the Jews always regenerate'

Itamar Eichner | 05.02.23

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