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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

Grapevine: Marathon impasse

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Construction worker stumbles upon 1800-year-old Roman statue in England

The head of the sculpture was uncovered in April by a construction worker, and the bust discovered only a few weeks later.

'Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me': A story of Zionists, scholars

Avraham Frank’s timely message, now available in translation, is that “A nation without faith can’t endure, and faith without a nation is a return to exile.” 

By MARTIN LOCKSHIN
15/03/2024

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
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