Queen Elizabeth

New biography alleges Prince Philip secretly battled pancreatic cancer for eight years

On the night before his death at Windsor Castle, the duke is said to have slipped out of his room and given his nurses the slip.

Prince Phillip, 2008.
Ron Mueck, ‘Boy,’ 1999, shown at a past Venice Biennale (see Tues day).

Jerusalem highlights: March 20 – March 26

Prince Michael of Kent, the Duke of Kent, the Duchess of Kent and Lord Nicholas Windsor watch as three pipers from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) play outside Wren House, Kensington Palace, London, Britain, to mark the Duke of Kent's 89th birthday, October 9, 2024.

Britain's Duchess of Kent has died, Buckingham Palace says

 Queen Elizabeth II attends the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, United Kingdom, June 16, 2007

Queen Elizabeth saw Israelis as 'terrorists or sons of terrorists,' former president says


Grapevine October 12, 2022: A reason for renovating?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid seen at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 19, 2022.

Israel, elect someone who commands respect, love like Queen Elizabeth - opinion

Queen Elizabeth succeeded in evoking both of these emotions from her subjects. There was deep reverence for her and for the crown she wore.

 TRIBUTES TO Queen Elizabeth II at Green Park, London, Sept. 23.

Voices from the Arab press: Development and university projects in Qatif

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 ‘WALKING THROUGH the streets of Qatif brings back sweet memories.’

Biden shares words of Torah, Itzhak Perlman plays 'Avinu Malkeinu' at the White House

Perlman performed "Avinu Malkeinu," a well-known High Holy Day prayer begging God, "our father, our king," for the forgiveness of sin. 

Genesis Prize winner Itzhak Perlman

What does the Bible, Judaism think of kings and queens?

Written in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, a leader with integrity who put responsibility before everything else and under whose reign the Jewish communities of the Commonwealth enjoyed freedom.

 What does the Bible say about monarchy? Do we need a king or queen now, according to Jewish law? (Illustrative).

Queen Elizabeth's death certificate made public; cause of death revealed

Britain's Queen Elizabeth died of old age, according to her death certificate, which was published by the National Records of Scotland.

 QUEEN ELIZABETH, two days before her passing, welcomes Liz Truss to Balmoral Castle, inviting her to become prime minister and form a government.

Farewell to the Second Elizabethan Era - opinion

For most people in the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II had been a constant presence, more so than any elected leader.

 AT THE funeral last week of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the coffin is transported along The Mall toward Buckingham Palace.

Rosh Hashanah: The ‘state’ of God in our world

Which events over the past year have enhanced the presence of God in our world, and which events have diminished His presence? As the new year commences, what is the state of God in our world?

 THOUGH THE war in Ukraine has been dispiriting, there is a more encouraging Jewish narrative.

Grapevine September 23, 2022: Something personal

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 NEPALESE AMBASSADOR Kantal Rizal.

My Word: Royal farewell, Rosh Hashanah and grave concerns

The passing of the British queen at the ripe old age of 96, after a 70-year reign, marks the end of an era for us all.

 THE ROYAL corgis await Queen Elizabeth’s funeral cortege at Windsor Castle on September 19.