Second Temple
Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall
The ritual bath was found sealed beneath a layer of destruction dated to 70 CE, in which researchers found burned ash and numerous artifacts that offer a snapshot of life just before the city fell.
Hanukkah: The Maccabees weren’t symbols; they were fighters - opinion
Hanukkah miracle: Israel discovers evidence of Judah Maccabee’s battlefield near Jerusalem
'A 3,000-Year History of Jews and the Pig': A Hebrew, Talmud, rabbinic expert goes ‘whole hog’
The history and evolving tradition of Shavuot - opinion
Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.
Israel Film Center fest in New York to premiere ‘Legend of Destruction’
Legend of Destruction tells the story of the internal conflicts within ancient Israel that led to the destruction of the Second Temple during the Roman Empire’s rule over the land.
Ben-Zakai and Akiva's differing approaches to defense and diplomacy - opinion
Akiva and Yohanan Ben-Zakai were great scholars and great leaders operating during the Judean rebellions against Rome, but their approaches to defense and diplomacy differed widely.
Passover is an expression of Jewish indigeneity in the Land of Israel - opinion
In Passover, we honor our origin story as a people when we became a nation centered in the Land of Israel as well as the land itself.
Rare stone box from the Second Temple period discovered in the City of David
The discovery is now on exhibit at the Israel Museum, and it shows evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
What's true and false about the Vatican and Temple artifacts - opinion
Currently, the official Vatican position is that it neither confirms nor denies possession of Herodian Temple objects such as the golden Menorah, sacred tables, altars, and priestly garments.
Ancient aqueduct from time of Roman occupation discovered in Jerusalem
The excavation efforts also led to the discovery of a coin from 67/68 CE, during the first Jewish revolt against the Roman occupying forces.
Jewish men (and women) think about the Roman Empire all the time. We can’t avoid it
The most obvious reason why a good Jew thinks often about the Roman Empire is, of course, historical trauma.
Israel uncovers Second Temple-era stone workshop in West Bank
During the Second Temple period, it was customary to use tools made of stone and indeed stone tools are being discovered at almost every site in the region.
