Culture

Three scraps from 1,000 BCE, earliest such finds in region, point to Edomite kingdom described in Bible; vibrant and lasting ‘royal’ dye, mark of the elite, comes from murex sea…

There are many stories that connect to the walls of Jerusalem, but it is the story of its gates that holds particular significance. And while the gates in biblical times…

So close, and yet so far away. That is how Moses might have felt after God showed him the Promised Land his descendants would inherit, and then discovered he would…

Archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling and a team of international scholars held a press conference on Thursday, March 24, in Houston, Texas, unveiling what he claims is the earliest proto-alphabetic Hebrew…

They shall build houses and inhabit them; They shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. Isaiah 65:21 The people of Israel have been making wine for centuries—even as early as…

Divers’ discoveries include gold ring with green gemstone carved with Christian image of the ‘Good Shepherd’ – an early depiction of Jesus – and carved image of ‘David’s Harp’. Marine…

Dozens of inscribed clay seal impressions recovered during excavations near the Temple Mount have been identified as evidence of two treasuries in ancient Jerusalem in the late 8th century BCE,…

A rare silver coin from the first century was found by an 11-year-old girl volunteering in an archaeological project, the Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Tuesday, November 23. The coin…

At the conclusion of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, Jewish communities throughout the world begin a joyous and colorful celebration called Simchat Torah, a spectacular holiday focusing on the gift and significance…

One of the most joyous times in the Jewish calendar, Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles or Booths) celebrates the gathering of the fall harvest and commemorates the miraculous protection God provided for…

If you are planning a visit to Israel, then spending time in Jerusalem is an absolute must. And whether you have been there only once or a hundred times, you…

Each scene required study, research and listening to God’s direction to faithfully recreate. Dikla Laor is without a doubt one of the most interesting artistic photographers to appear in Israel…

It may not occur to many Christians that the Lord’s prayer actually starts with a plea for the return of the Jewish exiles . And 72 more of them have…

The City of Jerusalem has announced a new plan to illuminate historic buildings throughout the city, according to a press release Thursday. The plan, initiated by Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion,…

We are all familiar with this difficult saying of Jesus that at times seems irrational, at others irresponsible. In the rough neighborhood of the Middle East we don’t think twice…