King david of israel

Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study

Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Archaeological dig site at Tel Azekah, Israel, Mach 29, 2026.
Goliath is dead!

All women production retells David’s journey from shame to servant king

An all-women musical brings King David’s epic journey from outcast to servant king to life on stage in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.

|ByYAEL UNTERMAN
HORSES: NECESSARY or excessive?

Parashat Shoftim: A king who rules over himself

A true leader is one who first and foremost rules over himself and his emotions. A person who can be overtaken by negative emotions cannot serve as a leader.

|ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
‘Ruth in Boaz’s Field’ by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld.

Ruth the Moabite, King David’s ancestor, was a righteous convert

Ruth’s son, Obed, would be the future father of Jesse, who would become the father of King David.

|ByDVORA WAYSMAN

The Tower of David marks 25 years

Director Eilat Lieber reviews the museum’s recent history and looks ahead.

APRIL 10, 2014ByVICTORIA KEZRA
Director Eilat Lieber has plans for innovations at the museum.