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'An Unreasonable Man': How hydroelectric power came to Palestine

Leslie Turnberg’s biography An Unreasonable Man: Pinchas Rutenberg, the Russian Revolutionary Who Electrified Palestine is probably the first book in English about this intensely private man.

By COLIN SHINDLER
24/03/2024
‘The Triumph of Mordecai’

Escape from Shushan: How Purim exile foreshadowed Oct. 7

The collapse in Shushan foreshadowed Jewish history, as the exact same scenario repeated itself throughout our tortured exile.

The Gulf War and Purim 1991: An oral history

The Jerusalem Post Magazine reached out to people to share their experiences about the war and Purim.

By BEN BRESKY
23/03/2024

Jerusalem highlights March 22-28

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Cyprus's envoy to 'Post': Israel ties stronger than ever, have great potential

Cyprus’s Ambassador to Israel His Excellency Kornelios S. Korneliou, graciously accepted an invitation to be interviewed by the Magazine.

What is the story, customs of the Jewish festival of Purim?

Purim is one the most beloved of Jewish holidays, featuring costumes, parties, and a rich origin story. Here is everything you need to know about it.

21/03/2024

Jordan commemorates battle of Karameh against Israeli forces, echoing today's war

The historic battle, which is lesser known to Israelis, is considered a victory to Jordanians and Palestinians alike - who have widely commemorated this historic victory to echo the current war.

Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru

Paleontologist Rodolfo Salas said the skull belonged to the largest dolphin known to have inhabited the waters of South America, measuring 3 to 3.5 meters long.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

Bar Kochba Revolt era hiding complex revealed near Sea of Galilee

The area is mentioned in the Book of Joshua (Joshua 19:34) and has been settled since ancient times.

Sartorial expressions: Where phrases about clothes come from

Let’s take a look at some of the terms and traditions associated with attire and see what we can uncover about clothes.

By RUTH BELOFF
17/03/2024
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