Jerusalem

Jacob Nana, in a special interview, recounts sneaking into King David's tomb through a secret tunnel under the threat of Jordanian forces, and shares a mysterious revelation experienced by his father: "My father went to look for the old man, but suddenly he disappeared."

Explore the incredible events and testimonials from soldiers about the supernatural experiences during the liberation of the Western Wall in the Six-Day War.

In 2005, Mazar's excavations unearthed a massive thirty-meter wall ending at a right angle. Pottery found within the wall predates King David, indicating it can't be later than his era. No more excuses...

Hoping this year we'll be blessed, and the Messiah will arrive, allowing us to offer the Passover sacrifice in Jerusalem and witness the work of the priests. But how exactly does Passover look in Jerusalem?

Older synagogues had adjacent mikvahs, but at some point, they disappeared. Why did synagogues stop having nearby mikvahs?

Explore fascinating house dedications in Jewish history, from the First Temple to the lavish "Zichron Menachem" synagogue.

For the first time since Nebuchadnezzar, a foreign leader seized Jerusalem with an army. His life ended on a fisherman's boat in Egypt. Who was he?

Around 150 years ago, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, a predecessor to the record player. This device could record and play back human voices, causing much intrigue and wonder at the time.

The convoy sped forward. Upon reaching the corner of Ben Yehuda Street and Ben Hillel Street, British soldiers opened fire on passersby. Minutes later, three explosives-laden trucks detonated in the heart of Jewish Jerusalem. One of the stores utterly destroyed was that of R. Michel Rabinowitz.

Due to shortages, Jerusalem's situation worsened. In the small Jewish settlement, there were 700 widows, some refugees from previous conflicts, prompting this touching initiative by the women of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah ben Hushiel embarked on an ambitious project to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount. Assisted by Jews from across Israel, he set out to construct the Third Temple. But did his vision materialize?

In an era when merchants feared the seas, a surprising tale of Jewish piracy emerged from the history of Jerusalem. Discover how they built a fleet and dominated the Mediterranean routes.

Tryphon arrived with a large army to conquer Jerusalem from the Hasmoneans in the midst of winter, but divine intervention was against him. Snow had already paralyzed the entire central region of the country, preventing him from reaching Jerusalem. Full story inside.

When Ayala Elbaz, Yigal Yossian, and Herut Lubitz decided to publish 'Street Poetry,' they did not imagine it would become war poetry, strengthening many people. Now they tell their story.

In a remarkable discovery during road expansion in the Benjamin region, an ancient stone tool production site from the Second Temple period has been revealed. This find suggests the area was a hub for quarrying, manufacturing, and distributing stone tools to Jerusalem.

A 2,000-year-old economic inscription was uncovered on the pilgrim's path in the City of David. Who was 'Shimon' mentioned in this ancient Hebrew inscription?

Rabbi Zeev Katznelbogen, Ephraim Shachor, Avraham Foa, and Rabbi Shmuel Moreno discuss with 'Hidabroot' their experiences traveling to the Wall, facing harassments, and witnessing miracles.

After being closed for three years, the Davidson Center has reopened, revealing sensational historical discoveries, including a rare coin from the Second Temple era.

These are the 10 most watched videos and articles this week on the Hidabroot website following the tragic attack on Erev Shabbat that claimed the lives of Asher and Yaakov Paley, and Shlomo Lederman.

"Excavations in the City of David Never Cease to Amaze": Rare and Luxurious Ivory Plaques from the First Temple Era Discovered in the City of David.