The archaeological sites of Old Cairo are being transformed and upgraded as part of plans to turn the district into a more ...

The Wall has grown in significance because it is all that remains of the Temple and because Jews were (and still are) denied the right to pray on the Temple Mount. The Kotel became precious because it ...

Far-right minister rejects longtime status quo at flashpoint Jerusalem holy site; Prime Minister's Office: 'Israel's policy ...

Congregation will call Rodef Shalom's current building home. Temple Sinai's spiritual leaders, executive director will serve ...

Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates looks forward to promoting educational programming at the temple, guided by her knowledge of ...

Consecrated in 1732, the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in continuous use in the Americas. Commonly called the Snoa (short for the old Portuguese word for synagogue ...

Man arrested at JFK after he attempts to bomb US Embassy in Tel Aviv • Former hostage Liri Albag detained at JFK • Hamas ...

The construction of the Polish border wall has sparked tensions, affecting the local Tatar community, tourism, and migration flows at the Belarus-Poland border ...

A new wave of chefs and designers are embracing the centuries-old craft to channel warmth, identity, and storytelling in ...

Judy Tydor Baumel-Schwartz is director of the Schulmann School of Basic Jewish Studies and professor of Jewish History at Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel. She is the author of ...

Explore Faro Old Town “Vila Adentro” to unravel the remains of the Phoenician, Roman, and Moorish occupations. The stunning historical landmarks, narrow cobbled streets, and impressive plazas will ...

According to religious regulations, both must be holidays. During the time of the first and second temples in Jerusalem, the Jewish Passover was a pilgrimage festival, during which Jews had to go ...