The essence of Purim was never the Diaspora. It was always Jerusalem - opinion
The events in Shushan were never merely about the Jews of Persia. Just a few years before Esther’s miraculous rise, we had ...
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Roman-era Jewish bath in Italy may be oldest outside of Israel, points to vibrant Diaspora
Newly excavated site in Ostia Antica, dating as early as the 3rd century CE, offers fresh insight and new enigmas about the ...
Live Science15d
Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
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U.S. News & World Report10d
City of David and Hezekiah's Tunnel
Visitors explore what remains of this ancient city (which includes what's left of the First and Second Temples), both ... The tunnel was ancient Jerusalem's primary source of water, according ...
Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust
During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...
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When Did the World Become Christian?
Jesus believed in the imminent end of the world and the coming of the “Day of the Lord,” but that day never arrived, and ...
Passover is a Jewish holiday remembering sorrowful events and celebrating hope for a better future
As a scholar of the Bible and ancient Judaism, I believe Passover is a particularly poignant time to recognize the tragedies of the past year and offer hope for the future.
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Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
This wall, located in the heart of the Old City, is a remnant of King Herod's renovation of the Second Temple and dates back ... Jordan River from Jerusalem - Guided (8 reviews) ...