Everything you need to know about Tisha B'Av
This day is considered one of the most difficult days in the Jewish calendar, and it includes five afflictions intended ...
Tag: Second Temple
A blast from the past – unveiling Jerusalem's priestly neighborhood from Herodian Era
"History is being revived in the Jewish Quarter," as ancient homes of Temple priests reopen after a major renovation.
Pirate Palestinian quarry chips away at ancient aqueduct
Activity at the Beit Fajar quarry, located mostly in the Palestinian Authority-controlled Area B, is ruining a Second Temple-era marvel ...
Turning over in their graves
Dozens of ancient heritage sites in Jerusalem, some located in the heart of residential neighborhoods, are suffering from long-term neglect. ...
Road work leads to discovery of another 2,000-year-old synagogue at Migdal
Galilean community, known in Christian writings as birthplace of Mary Magdalene, was a thriving Jewish town in the Second Temple ...
Amethyst seal bearing surprising image unearthed at Western Wall
Researchers think carving on Second Temple-era artifact could depict a precious plant used to make incense for the Temple.
'The land is speaking': Samarian dig turns up Hasmonean-era artifacts
Finds from excavation at Itamar settlement include Hasmonean-era silver coin minted in Tyre, a stone structure dating to the Second ...
From beer to NASA: The top 5 archaeological moments of the decade
From entire ancient cities to tiny fragments of artifacts that solve years-old puzzles, Israel's archaeology scene is hotter (and dustier) ...
'Pontius Pilate built Pilgrim's Road in Jerusalem'
Coins found above and below a 2,000-year old road to the Temple Mount prove it was constructed between 31 and ...
Thousands gather at Western Wall for Passover priestly blessing
During Passover and Sukkot, Jews make their way to the Western Wall, the remnant of the Second Temple, to receive ...