Second Temple
What Tisha B’Av can teach about the silencing, and creative defiance, of Jewish writers - opinion
Our writers and artists create out of the conviction that we must do justice to our suffering, to our losses. That we must create a future for which we have already sacrificed so much.
'We prevented the destruction of Third Temple': Netanyahu shares message on eve of Tisha B'av
One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher
IAA reveals new study focused on ancient Jerusalem bullae in honor of Israel Excellence Week
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.