Tag: period
Hasmonean Period Stone Bowl Engraved with Rare Hebrew Inscription ‘Hyrcanus’ Discovered
Who was Hyrcanus, whose name is engraved in Hebrew on a 2,100-year-old stone bowl from Jerusalem?
Large First Temple Period Gate-Shrine Excavated in Central Israel
Minister Miri Regev said “the uncovering of these finds joins a long list of discoveries that enlighten us about our historic past, a past that is manifested in our country’s soil and in the writings of the Book of Books.”
Rare Roman Period Frescoes Discovered in Galilee
The New finds precede the earliest mosaics discovered at the site by a hundred years.
Rich Get Richer: Germany Saves $55 Billion on Crisis
The rule of when it rains it pours seems to be working in Germany's favor.
Can Women say Kaddish?
I do not see this as a feminist issue at all. This is a human issue.
Defense Min. Barak: We Didn’t Want to Conquer Gaza
In an interview with Israel Radio, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that he considered conquering Gaza throughout Operation Pillar of Defense, but did not take the step because he did not want Israel to remain in the region for a long period of time.
Home Front Command Issues New Guidelines for Southern Communities
Home Front Command has issued defense guidelines to residents of the South. In communities between 0 and 4 miles from the Gaza Strip border:...
IDF Spokesman: There Is No ‘Hourglass’ Over this Operation, We Have a Green Light
In the coming hours, the smoke will continue to rise above Gaza.
Rain, Wine and Why it’s all Our Fault: The History of the Rain Libel
We're now entering the period when we begin to pray for rain. Lack of rain was often an excuse to persecute the Jews, specifically those living in Jerusalem. There are quite a few examples from our history of this rain libel, which was very often linked to the 'sin' of drinking wine.
Things to Do on Chol Ha’Moed: Tigers
Here's a bunch of tykes staring at a tiger at the Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo (full name: The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem -...
Use Fish not Chicken for Kaparot
Notions of animal cruelty do not apply to fish under Jewish law, so by using a fish for the Kapparot ritual one would avoid causing unnecessary pain to an animal yet still have the benefit of using a live creature for the ritual.
‘Big Bang’ Star Mayim Bialik Nearly Loses Thumb in Car Accident, Gets Artscroll Siddur...
Mayim Bialik sustained serious injuries in a car accident in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon.
Dairy Free And The Nine Days
The Nine Days are upon us once again. This historically sad period in Jewish history shouldn't be made worse by allergic emergencies. If you (or your child) suffer from milk allergies (or lactose intolerance), planning meals for the nine days can be a challenge.
Milan’s Jews Condemn Meeting of Right-Wing Movements
Milan’s Jewish community has condemned a meeting of European extreme right-wing movements held at a Milan hotel Friday and Saturday.
In a statement, the Milan...
The Three Weeks And The Nine Days
One does not have to be superstitious to recognize facts. It is a historical fact that the period between the Seventeenth of Tammuz and the Tenth of Av was plagued by recurring tragedies.
Report: Western Governments Fund Anti-Israel Church Activism
A report by NGO Monitor reveals that several western governments providing funds for Church-based efforts to delegitimize Israel.
Hebrew Inscription Provides Oldest Archaeological Evidence of Jews in Iberia
Discovered in a Roman-era excavation near the city of Silves, Portugal by archaeologists from the German Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the discovery predates the previous oldest evidence of Jews in Iberia by nearly a century.
Jewish Press Radio with Yishai Fleisher: On the Temple Mount
Temple Mount issues include a response to NPR item on the Arab boycott of the Temple Mount, and David Sacks on the period from Passover to Shavuot in relation to the Temple Mount.
Young Olim from U.S. Celebrate Their First Shavuot in Israel
Nefesh B’Nefesh organized a special celebration yesterday in Ein Yael, Jerusalem for new Olim to better prepare them for their first Shavuot in Israel.
Israel Marks Record 345,000 Visitors in April
Some 354,000 visitors arrived in Israel in April 2012, 19% more than in April 2011 and 12% more than in April 2010, Israel’s record...
Q & A: Harsh Punishments (Part III)
Question: I find it very difficult to understand the punishment of death that was meted out to Rabbi Akiba’s students. If he was so great, we can assume that his students were of a superior caliber as well. If so, why did they deserve such a harsh punishment?
Zelig Aronson
Queens, NY
Q & A: Harsh Punishments (Part II)
Question: I find it very difficult to understand the punishment of death that was meted out to Rabbi Akiba’s students. If he was so great, we can assume that his students were of a superior caliber as well. If so, why did they deserve such a harsh punishment?
Zelig Aronson
Queens, NY
Record High for Incoming Tourism in First Quarter of 2012
Based on data released today by the Central Bureau of Statistics, the first quarter of 2012 registered an all-time record high for incoming tourism...
Riding the Teenage Roller Coaster: Understanding Terminated Relationships
The life of a typical adolescent may often combine difficulties and complexities. Adolescents are often faced with issues related to peer pressure, academic stress, and potential family difficulties. Friendships and relationships often serve as outlets for adolescents during times of difficulty and turmoil.
Israel’s Exports to Asia Surpass Exports to US For First Time
The Israel Export Research Institute reported that from October 2011 to January 2012, the US share of Israeli exports had drastically declined as compared to the same period the year before. In contrast, Israel's exports to the Asian market have seen healthy growth, with an increase of 9% over the same period, totaling $3.1 billion.
Did Iran’s Warships Actually Visit Syria This Week?
Did Iran's warships actually visit Syria this past week as was widely reported, or did was that Iranian disinformation?
Shaking Hands With Women (Part II)
Question: Is there any halachic rationale for men to shake hands with women?
When Terror Victims Fall Through The Cracks
The Second Intifada may have ended seven years ago, but countless Israelis injured during that harrowing period, and in the years since, continue to suffer.