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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce

“When I hear people say, ‘Is it possible America and Israel will split apart and no longer enjoy this extraordinary partnership?’ I say, ‘No... we are not that stupid," Huckabee said.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.
A restorer works on a fragment of the Dead Sea Scrolls in a laboratory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Thoughts on viewing the Great Isaiah Scroll - opinion

Acclaimed pianist Nitai Hershkovits (L) takes over the reins of the Jerusalem Jazz Festival from internationally renowned trumpeter Avishai Cohen (R).

What is jazz? Jerusalem festival proves there’s no single answer

THE YAHUDA HAGGADAH, Southern Western Germany, ca. 1470-80, handwritten on parchment; brown ink, and gold and silver leaf

A voice of praise: Why this Haggadah puts Miriam at the center of the Exodus


Holocaust victim's heirs sue Israel Museum over rare medieval hagaddah

According to the lawsuit filed in state court in Manhattan last week, the haggadah rightfully belongs to the heirs of Ludwig Marum.

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‘Archeology helps us interpret the Bible and vice versa’

Curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible: "Archeology is a puzzle."

 Bet Al-ma inscription stone at the Israel Museum

Famous Siloam Inscription shows the complexity of repatriation of antiquities

A 2,700-year-old inscription was discovered in Jerusalem, a testament to the fragile circumstances of antiques.

 Photo of a replica of the Siloam inscription, March 8, 2010.

Ancient statue from 4th millennium BCE on display for first time

The unique life-sized “The Lord of the Desert” stone stele was discovered during the taking of inventory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

 Lord of the Desert stele now in display at the Israel Museum

Abstract fields forever at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The comprehensive exhibition seeks to introduce the art of Jackson Pollack, Clement Greenberg, Kenneth Noland, Sam Francis and other major 20th-century painters and critics to Generation Z .

 CURATOR ADINA KAMIEN gets animated next to a large painting by Kenneth Noland.

Fields of Abstraction open to the heavens at the Israel Museum

In its first exhibition under director Denis Weil, the Israel Museum presents 24 new-to-Israel 20th century paintings.

 HANS HOFMANN’S ‘Blue Rhapsody II’ 1963.

Haifa Museum of Art opens new season today

Haifa Museum of Art's new season includes video-art works by Albanian-Italian artist Adrian Paci and a comprehensive solo exhibition by painter Anna Lukashevsky.

 THE WANDERERS’ by Adrian Paci.

Jerusalem Highlights February 11–17, 2022

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 'FACING ANNAPURNA' by Ezra Orion.

Jerusalem highlights: Week of Dec. 31, 2021 – January 7, 2022

What's new in Israel's capital in the upcoming week

 ENJOY THE winter season with hot soup. (Illustrative)

Israel Museum appoints new director

Weil succeeds Professor Ido Bruno, who completed his tenure on November 30.

 Denis Weil, new director of the Israel Museum.