israel history

Ancient fragments of New Testament manuscript uncovered

Medievalists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences were able to uncover a previously erased layer of text.

Passover and the opportunity of Zionism

The issue under discussion this Passover, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of modern Israel, is how do we perceive the origin story of Zionism?

Air conditioning system in PM Ben-Gurion's Sde Boker home restored

Teams of retired technicians came back for a special project: restoring a long-retired air conditioning unit in the former home of Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion.

Israel's Smotrich: There is no such thing as a Palestinian people

Smotrich is among a number of far-right politicians who do not accept the adoption by regional Arabs of the term Palestinian to describe themselves.

Davidson Center in Jerusalem Archaeological Park reopens with brand-new modernized experience

The Davidson Center will feature several ancient artifacts, dating back to the First Temple Period 2,700 years ago

09/03/2023

Based on a true story: one film highlights historical terrorism in Israel

A film debuts about the hunt for ‘The Engineer,’ notorious Palestinian bomb maker Yehiyah Ayyash

By KEN TOLTZ
09/03/2023

Remains at archaeological site from Bronze Age Israel had 'brain surgery'

In biblical times, two unnamed brothers suffered from chronic illness, and one was treated by making a hole in his head

Telling the stories of Israel and Jerusalem

Popular podcast ‘Israel Story’ teams up with the Jerusalem Foundation.

1,600-year-old rare gold bead discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

The gold bead from the end of the Roman era is an especially rare find because beads of this style are not common.

Israeli Knesset Liberty Bell ended up in a park. Now we know why

Letters have been found that finally explain how the Liberty Bell ended up in a park in Jerusalem instead of in the Knesset where it once was

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