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How do we celebrate Purim in a time of mourning?

Our Torah teaches us, “Choose life!” We must choose life to its fullest, even as we remember and mark the tragedies around us.

By DAVID I. BERNSTEIN/JTA
15/03/2024

Ancient 'horoscope' scroll unveiled: A glimpse into the mysterious sect of the Judean Desert

This ancient text unveils a worldview where an individual's birth date doesn't just hint at their zodiac but dictates their physical traits and the balance of light and darkness within their soul.

Tower of David Jerusalem opens multi-level pavilion

After more than a decade of planning and three years of construction, the final part of the renewal of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is complete.

By MIKKI SHANA
09/03/2024
Małgorzata Jarovka-Krzemkowska

800-year-old toy horse found among trove of ancient Polish artifacts

The historic treasures were discovered during the demolition of an old firehouse in the city of Torun.

Intel in Israel: A 50-year love affair

Intel has stepped up to the plate to help fill the gap in chip supply caused by the China embargo and is building plants in the US, as well as in Israel.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
08/03/2024

Hey, chocolate lovers: New study traces complex origins of cacao

Cacao's dispersal from Ecuador to Mesoamerica may have occurred through vast and interconnected political-economic networks, according to the researchers.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

After painstaking excavation, the Tower of David pavilion opens

This is a striking new architectural concept in the city, having been excavated deep beneath the earth’s surface to adhere to height restrictions prohibiting anything taller than the Old City walls.

Iran’s rising challenge: The historical echoes of totalitarianism

The fight against totalitarian regimes of the past offers insights into today’s struggle with Iran’s expanding influence and nuclear aspirations.

By ROMY LEIBLER/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2024

Suspenseful cop show, a soothing soap, and 'Table for Eight'

Manayek is the kind of hard-hitting series with nail-biting suspense and perfectly cast actors that epitomizes the high-quality TV that has made Israel a television powerhouse around the world.

'The New Look' contrasts Christian Dior and Coco Chanel

The series has a lumbering, scattered quality but there are things to enjoy along the way

By ROBERT LLOYD
28/02/2024
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