Temple
Ancient lead menorah pendant sheds light on Jewish presence in Byzantine Jerusalem
Cast almost entirely of lead, the pendant is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a menorah framed within a circular border.
Menorah of spears and the deeper meaning of Hanukkah- opinion
In first-ever discovery, archaeologists find ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off Alexandria coast
Protest at synagogue in Los Angeles ends in arrests, hate accusations
Archaeologists uncover long-lost Temple of Zeus in ancient Limyra
Ceramic finds within the precinct indicated habitation dating back 5,000 years and urban development about 2,400 years ago.
103 gold coins found under Shiva sanctum in India temple renovation
Residents from nearby villages, including Jamunamarathur about ten kilometers away, gathered outside the temple each evening, viewing the discovery as an auspicious sign.
Origins of Egypt’s Karnak Temple revealed
"The new research provides unprecedented details about the evolution of the Karnak Temple - from a small island to one of the defining institutions of ancient Egypt."
Testimony to Egyptian creation myth? New research in Luxor’s Karnak Temple
Findings indicate Karnak Temple's origins date to the Old Kingdom (2591–2152 BCE), showing the site's first permanent settlement occurred during this period.
Embrace Yom Kippur with joy, not sorrow as prayer is today’s greatest offering
A sacrifice for a deliberate sin is never atoned, but heartfelt prayer does.
Why do American Jews pray facing Jerusalem? - opinion
After 2,000 years, God has finally answered the prayers of millions of Jews and allowed them to return to their homeland
Buried beneath Jerusalem: a massive First Temple dam and the ancient climate crisis that sparked it
A mystery of ancient engineering revealed - was this the answer to Judah’s worst drought?
Parashat Re'eh: Divine consolation, both intimate and universal
'The time for consolation is now, and the path to redemption lies before us.'
From Pagan Temples to Coptic Prayers: New Discovery Sheds Light on Early Christianity in Egypt
Ancient ‘lost’ city dating back two millennia uncovered in Egypt's Kharga Oasis, revealing early Coptic community.
Baseless hatred destroyed the temple, baseless love must save this nation - editorial
Our sages taught that the Second Temple was consumed by sinat chinam – baseless hatred among Jews. On this Tisha B’Av, Jewish Israeli society must admit that the disease has returned.
Too holy to care? Examining the ethical divide in the Jewish experience - opinion
This is a morally just war – a war of survival against enemies who openly seek our annihilation.