Bible

“Land of the Bible”: A new initiative seeks to bring travelers back to Judea and Samaria

Regional councils unite heritage sites under a single brand, aiming to bring back visitors from Israel and around the world after a prolonged period of stagnation.

Land of the Bible.
The God one seeks is found precisely in the confusing, unclear place.

Parashat Yitro: Illuminating the fog

A big ball of fire (illustrative)

Parashat Yitro: Before the revelation at Sinai

Papyrus Anastasi I; sheet 1; Hieratic literary text: "The Satirical Letter," February 4, 2026.

Did giants exist? Ancient Egyptian papyrus points to proof of gargantuan Canaanite tribe, org says


Parashat Pekudei: Don’t walk away

We know who we are. They cannot fathom it. Our tireless efforts to explain may fall on deaf ears – but we hear, and we know.

 MOSES PROVIDED a meticulous accounting of every donation collected for the Mishkan.

Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction

Initially valued at £600-£800, the rare Bible sold for £56,280, leaving Oxfam staff 'absolutely speechless.'

 Rare Chinese Bible donated to Oxfam shop sells for over £56,000 at auction.

'Cardozo on the Parashah': The magic of the Torah’s most ambiguous book - review

Snippets from Rabbi Nathan Cardozo’s commentary on the ‘Book of Leviticus’

After a year of trial-and-error, the Hebrews built a Tabernacle – so that God could dwell within them

Parashat Vayakhel: Giving from the heart

look at the beauty of the Temple, built in harmony and generosity, and let this be the foundation of your own home – built on love and overflowing kindness.

 THE MESSAGE: Give what you can, but from the heart.

Eurovision's Yuval Raphael to re-record song after mistake in biblical quote

Israel's Eurovision 2025 star Yuval Raphael will re-record her entry after fans spotted a small biblical Hebrew pronunciation mistake.

 Yuval Raphael.

Persistence of Amalek: The never-ending Jewish war against the forces of evil - opinion

No miracle, no revelation, not even the most undeniable display of divine power will erase evil from this world. It remains our mission to fight it.

 An illustrative image of a butterfly's body rocketing off away from its wings.

This week in Jewish history: The births of Moses and Barbie

A highly abridged version of Dust & Stars.

A fan takes a photo of a Barbie doll at the world premiere of the film "Barbie" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2023

Parashat Tetzaveh: Yes, you can!

A person can build, act, create, contribute, and make the world a better place. Just as easily, however, the same person can wither, stagnate, and waste his or her life in idleness.

 An illustrative image of a young girl holding outlines of dumbbells.

'House of David': Can one stone change the course of history?

The biblical series features Hollywood-scale production values, offering a sweeping narrative filled with drama, grit, and intensity.

 House of David.

Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years

The Old Syriac text specifies disciples 'rubbing it in their hands,' highlighting significant nuances in interpretation.

 Ancient Syriac text reveals lost Gospel details after 1,500 years