Jewish history

From his influential philosophical works to the books he couldn't finish, discover key insights about Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, known as Rambam, as we commemorate his yahrzeit tonight.

Michael Ossnis was an atheist until twenty years ago. But then, the Temple unexpectedly entered his life, leading him to build it with his own hands following a miraculous dream.

After over 70 years, an international team of archaeologists uncovered five name tags linked to Jews murdered at the Sobibor extermination camp, sparking a search for their families.

A complete clay oil lamp was found in the Beit She'an Valley by a family on a walk, later given to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Exploring the history of the Palestinians and the enduring challenges to peace.

Discover why 500 years vanished from Egyptian history and how Jews are involved in this rewritten narrative.

Hairpins and women's jewelry uncovered in Sobibor reveal a poignant story from the Holocaust.

Gita Buarun, a Jewish woman from Libya, claims, "Gaddafi's grandmother, the sister of my mother, converted to Islam. He always loved Jews, but then he began speaking against us. Within weeks, chaos erupted."

Archaeological finds have uncovered parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna. Initial reports suggest staircases leading to underground levels have been discovered.

Aviram Paz collects Haggadahs of Jewish soldiers, refugees, concentration camp survivors, and fighters in besieged cities during the War of Independence. Haggadahs in which readers deeply identified with the Exodus from Egypt and also hoped for redemption.

Where is the world's largest Seder held? What was the tradition of the Sahara Desert Jews before Passover? And how many calories are in the first four cups of wine? Trivia lovers, here are some intriguing facts about Passover you might not know.

An ancient scribe's tool used in the holy rites of the Second Temple was discovered near the Sea of Galilee during an archaeological dig.

On the 22nd of Shevat, 1988, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, passed away.

On this day 137 years ago, Rabbi Moshe Schick, one of Hungary's greatest rabbis and a dedicated student of the Chasam Sofer, passed away.

On 24th of Tevet, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad, passed away.

On this day in history: On the 20th of Tevet, about 144 years ago, the 'Ktav Sofer,' son and successor of the 'Chatam Sofer,' passed away.

Honoring the Yahrtzeit of the revered Rabbi and Kabbalist, Chacham Salman Mutzafi

On this day 77 years ago, Rabbi Yaish Krispin of blessed memory passed away.

Significant events throughout history on this day in Jewish tradition.

A 1,500-year-old scroll charred in archaeological excavations has been deciphered using advanced 3D imaging technologies.