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.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Negev Conference in Dimona, July 14, 2026

'We prevented the destruction of Third Temple': Netanyahu shares message on eve of Tisha B'av

A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.

One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher

Ancient bullae found in Jerusalem, May 1, 2026.

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.

People gather round a bonfire in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Arnona in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Lag Ba'omer, May 8, 2023.

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.

 THE SEDER takes place, last year, in the Land of Israel.

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.

 The box on display at the Israel Museum archaeology gallery.

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.

 Pope Francis leads the Pentecost Mass at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 28, 2023.

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.

A long section of the Upper Aqueduct to Jerusalem was uncovered in archaeological excavations at Giv‘at HaMatos

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.

 The Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem by Francesco Hayez

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.

Second temple site for the production of stone tools, September 2023