Jewish history

Unraveling the story behind a Catholic statue in Prague with Hebrew words "Holy, Holy, Holy is Hashem of Hosts" inscribed.

He will arrive on a white donkey, and he even has a house: In the Bucharim neighborhood stands the 'Messiah's House.' Just waiting for him to come.

Did the massive stone at the Western Wall require lifting, or was it simply rolled into place? And what purpose did this mammoth serve on the Temple Mount?

A gateway between the earthly and the divine Jerusalem. Discover how a mystical prayer turned the tide against Saddam Hussein.

Almost half of 'The Aleppo Codex' pages have vanished. Who is responsible?

Does the depiction of the Temple Menorah on the Arch of Titus truly reflect the original Menorah?

According to Rabbi Meir Yehuda Getz, former Rabbi of the Western Wall, he saw the Ark of the Covenant.

Tammuz - Zodiac Sign of Cancer. Cancer is named after the constellation that dominates the skies this month, resembling a crab.

The month of Tammuz is fraught with difficult events and lacks joyous days, except for the third of Tammuz, the day when Joshua ben Nun commanded the sun and moon to stand still to avenge his enemies.

The name of the month of Av originates from Babylon, meaning 'fire' or 'heat', describing it as one of the hot summer months.

Exploring archaeological findings in Israel that challenge and support Jewish traditions.

Evidence of Jerusalem's deep connection can be found not just in prayer and law, but also in recent archaeological discoveries.

A genetic study finds a common gene among Kohanim, spanning Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and other Jewish communities. 70-80% share this gene, unlike any other population.

He ran a grocery store, marketed his books in a unique way, and maintained a full set of teeth even before his passing. Who was this Chofetz Chaim, destined to become the foremost Torah personality of his generation, sought after by many around the world?

Akiva was initially embarrassed to start studying, as he was at a level that required learning alongside children. However, Rachel encouraged him, and he began learning with his son—starting from scratch.

The Land of Israel is blessed with it, it symbolizes fertility and wisdom, and it has a wealth of health benefits. Discover 7 fascinating facts about the pomegranate.

He was one of the greatest commentators on the Bible throughout the ages, innovated hundreds of words, and according to legend, Elijah the Prophet intervened in his birth. Despite all this, he was known for his great humility and willingness to acknowledge mistakes. In honor of his yahrzeit, get to know Rashi.