Israel history
Celebrating Lag Ba’omer, a heroic chapter in Jewish history - opinion
During Bar Kochba’s revolt against the Romans, a terrible epidemic struck Rabbi Akiva’s students, and 24,000 men lost their lives. The epidemic suddenly stopped on Lag Ba’omer.
New Ben-Gurion Airport exhibit showcases 3,000 years of Jewish history
On This Day: David Ben-Gurion won Israel's first election
Grave of Kfar Etzion pioneer rediscovered 80 years after her death
Not just gelt! Coins belonging to second king of the Hasmonean dynasty in miraculous discovery
Dr. Shay Bar, Dr. Yoav Farhi and Dr. Mechael Osband, who led the excavation, discovered the 80/79 BCE-style coins on Friday - the third night of Hanukkah.
Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum
Before coming to the Jewish Museum, the stele was on display for nearly two months at a biblical archaeology museum in Oklahoma.
Is France contributing to ongoing problems in the Middle East? - opinion
In the 1920s, France disrupted peace and stability in the Middle East through its assault on Syria.
'Not the gov't nor Knesset, but people determine': Newly revealed Ben-Gurion speech calls for unity
"This is the mission of our movement: to unite the people around the great things that determine our fate and future," Ben-Gurion emphasized in his speech.
The best ambassador for my uncle’s vision - opinion
The unsung Sephardi pioneers who built Jerusalem and beyond - opinion
Learn about the forgotten Sephardi pioneers who played a crucial role in building modern Israel, long before the First Aliyah.
How historical choices affect Israel's current multi-front war - opinion
An analysis of how historical decisions, like the Gaza disengagement, influence Israel’s current multi-front conflict and what lessons the US can learn.
This week in Jewish history: Ha’Ari, Ramban, and the Messiah
Tisha B’Av, the traditional day of national mourning for the Jewish people, on which the destruction of the two Holy Temples.
Jerusalem calling: The birth of Mandate-era broadcasting in British Palestine
In 1950, two years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Jerusalem Calling (by now Kol Yerushalayim) merged with Kol Yisrael, which became the country’s official radio station.
Rabbi Benjamin Segal on the 'Book of Lamentations'
There are always those who believe that they can explain tragedy and encompass it in some positive overview.
Art for life: unveiling the work of a little-known Israeli art world giant
For now, we can all enjoy at least some slivers of Litvinovsky’s unique take on life in his artistic representation thereof.
