Judean hills

Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region

The site is linked historically with Saint Sabbas, one of the founders of Judean Desert monasticism, whose legacy shaped monastic practices for centuries.

|BySHIR PERETS
Rare Byzantine-era gold coins discovered at the Hyrcania archaeological site in the northern Judean Desert.
Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul

Back in Israel, walking once again through its dry hills, I turned to our tradition for insight. Was this feeling something real, or just post-vacation sentiment?

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a news conference, announcing plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma’aleh Adumim, last week.

Building E1 between Jerusalem, Ma'aleh Adumim is critical for Israel's future - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: There are six key reasons why building E1 is key for the future of Jerusalem, Israel's security, and diplomatic sanity.

|ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
Lina Slutzkin: "Life takes us to paths we can't always predict."

How one woman's modern vision reimagined winemaking in the Judean hills with ancient clay

At Kadma Winery, founder Lina Slutzkin revives an 8,000-year-old Georgian technique right in the heart of Israel.

|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN

Ein Mata, one of the Eila Valley's best-kept secrets

What could be better than chilling out at a refreshingly cool spring on a hot summer day?

AUGUST 14, 2014ByMEITAL SHARABI
Moshav Mata vista.

Likud ministers being pressured to quit Knesset

Party activists are urging ministers to step down in order to allow new MKs to enter political arena.

AUGUST 11, 2014ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
Wide view of the Knesset

Ya’alon: IDF prioritizes demolitions of illegal homes in settlements with violent record

Rights group slams defense minister, IDF for "collectively punishing" communities.

APRIL 23, 2014ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, BEN HARTMAN
Border Police in Yitzhar 370

The legality of the settlements

The Levy Report is Israel’s response to those who unfairly and incorrectly conclude that the settlements are illegal under int'l law.

MARCH 26, 2014ByYAIR SHAMIR
A view of the Jewish settlement of Maale Ephraim.