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A Forest Fortress Reopens in Israel
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced in a press release that the Gal’on Fortress has officially been opened to the public. This mid-12th century BCE structure…
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Philanthropists Vibeke Lichten and Joel Assouline honored at Hebrew University’s board of governors meeting
Couple recognized at Wall of Life ceremony celebrating their longstanding support of Hebrew University.
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Give young Jewish adults a way into their heritage through food
Dialogue becomes richer when everyone brings their particular story to the table.
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via Aish ·
Every Precious Moment
This week’s Torah portion begins with the verse, “And the lifetime of Sarah was one hundred years, twenty years, and seven years. The years of…
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Boy George lands in Israel: ‘I am here with you—out of love’
The iconic singer will perform two concerts in the Jewish state, and will speak to the press at the Nova festival memorial site for the…
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Israeli-American-made space vest on display at Smithsonian
“Knowing that a technology we developed to help protect astronauts is now being recognized as part of the history of space exploration is incredibly rewarding,”…
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via The Jewish Press ·
From Fine Wine to Fine Sound: It’s Time for Jewish Music to Go Lossless
There are not many online stores where you can buy hi-fi lossless music, or at least music in CD quality. While they do sell Jewish…
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EXCLUSIVE: Hochul announces $10 million for 14th Street Y renovations
“This renovation will help us meet the growing demand for Jewish connection by creating more space for community, creativity and belonging at a time when…
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via The Jewish Press ·
When, Not If
Rabbi Efrem Goldberg drew a clean line: “There are legitimate reasons not to make aliyah at the moment. But there are no legitimate reasons to…
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via The Forward ·
Two years after a judge’s order, a Spanish dictionary still defines ‘Jewish’ as ‘miserly’
(JTA) — BUENOS AIRES — Two years after an Argentine judge ordered a Spanish dictionary to drop a definition of “Jewish” as “miserly or usurious,”…
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Ebedmelech—A Remarkable Figure in Jerusalem’s Final Days
Ebedmelech, a Judahite official whom the Bible identifies as a Cushite,1 makes a brief but command appearance in the Book of Jeremiah during the horrifying…
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In Mozambique, the synagogue that refused to disappear turns 100
Despite decline and persecution, a small Jewish community refused to give up.
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New Jewish community of Shalem established in Samaria
The Jewish community of Shalem was established in central Samaria on Monday. Located between Elon Moreh and Itamar, east of Nablus, the community is intended…
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All Roads Lead to Byzantium?
Have you ever thought deeply about maps? They depict real geographic places and thus appear objective, but they are ultimately representations, often embedded with the…
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via The Jewish Press ·
Q & A: It Is Our Prayers That Bring Rain (Part I)
Question: I have a number of questions about the Prayer for Rain. Is there really a need for a prayer for rain when rain generally…
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Budapest Synagogue Reopens as a Home Run by Teenagers
A 150-year-old synagogue that sat locked for over a decade is alive again, and its young people are the ones leading it.
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How schools are teaching about Israel now, and winning back Jewish donors
Silicon Valley philanthropists Eli and Jeanette Reinhard are known for their generosity to Jewish causes, from the local Jewish federation to the counterterrorism project at…
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320 Names on the Wall: Former Members Work to Bring Synagogue Memorial Plaques Home
Two octogenarians who grew up at the Kingsbridge Center of Israel are unscrewing memorial plaques one by one so the names can return to families.
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The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history
As the World Series kicks off, the revelation of Oscar Levis' heritage changes what we thought we knew about Jews in baseball. --
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A Torah Fragment Taken in the Holocaust Is Headed for Preservation in San Diego
After international outcry halted a planned sale in Oslo, a San Diego Holocaust remembrance group says it will care for the sacred parchment and share its story.
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The Apostate
What did the thievery of Lot’s herdsmen have to do with Avraham’s herdsmen? Even if we say that there is a mitzvah to reproach someone…
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When the Stones Cry Out: What Dinesh D'Souza Says Archaeology Reveals About the Bible
A recent Harvest.org interview highlights finds, from a priest's bone box to ancient pools, that D'Souza says bring Scripture's people and places to life.
A 2,000-Year-Old Aqueduct Near Jerusalem Gives Us a Glimpse of Yeshua's World
Archaeologists have uncovered a section of an ancient waterway that carried water from near Bethlehem to the Temple Mount, and it points us toward the living water Yeshua offers.
A Farmer's Land, a Pharaoh's Face: Ramesses II Fragments Surface in Egypt
An Egyptian farmer working his land came across fragments of two massive statues believed to depict Ramesses II, and the find invites a quiet reflection on what lasts.
Ten Finds from the Ground That Echo the Hebrew Scriptures
Aish.com highlights ten excavated objects that name biblical kings, places and events, and they invite a closer look at the Book we already trust.
A First-Century Road Beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulcher: Could Yeshua Have Walked Here?
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a stone-paved road from Yeshua's era, and its possible link to Golgotha invites us to look again at the Messiah's final walk.
Pilgrim Baths Beside the Temple Mount: What the New Ophel Discovery Shows
Archaeologists in Jerusalem's Ophel have uncovered a monumental complex of ritual baths from the days of the Second Temple, and it offers a vivid look at how worshipers prepared to approach God's house.
A Clay Seal from the Temple Mount and a Name from the Days of King Josiah
According to JNS.org, a seal impression found in discarded Temple Mount soil may point to the son of an adviser named in 2 Kings, though researchers say the link is a possibility, not a proven fact.
A 2,000-Year-Old Water Road Under Jerusalem: What the Lower Aqueduct Reminds Us
Archaeologists have uncovered a 300-meter stretch of Jerusalem's ancient Lower Aqueduct, and it points to something deeper than engineering.
The Ark as a Word: Noah, Prayer, and a Refuge in Stormy Times
A Jerusalem Post opinion piece on Parashat Noah sees the ark as a picture of prayer, a place of shelter and a song for the road.
Dead Sea Scrolls Return to Houston: Why These Ancient Words Still Matter
The Dead Sea Scrolls return to Houston this November, giving visitors a close look at some of the oldest surviving biblical texts in the world.