israel history

The unsung Sephardi pioneers who built Jerusalem and beyond

Learn about the forgotten Sephardi pioneers who played a crucial role in building modern Israel, long before the First Aliyah.

By LYN JULIUS
01/09/2024

How historical choices affect Israel's current multi-front war

An analysis of how historical decisions, like the Gaza disengagement, influence Israel’s current multi-front conflict and what lessons the US can learn.

This week in Jewish history: Ha’Ari, Ramban, and the Messiah

Tisha B’Av, the traditional day of national mourning for the Jewish people, on which the destruction of the two Holy Temples.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
11/08/2024

Jerusalem calling: The birth of Mandate-era broadcasting in British Palestine

In 1950, two years after the establishment of the State of Israel, Jerusalem Calling (by now Kol Yerushalayim) merged with Kol Yisrael, which became the country’s official radio station.

Rabbi Benjamin Segal on the 'Book of Lamentations'

There are always those who believe that they can explain tragedy and encompass it in some positive overview.

By BENJAMIN SEGAL
09/08/2024

Art for life: unveiling the work of a little-known Israeli art world giant

For now, we can all enjoy at least some slivers of Litvinovsky’s unique take on life in his artistic representation thereof.

02/08/2024

This week in Jewish history: Roman emperor Titus attacks Temple court

Av 2, 3830 (70 CE): Roman emperor Titus began battering operations against the wall of the Temple court

Grapevine: Rabbi Herzog, holy rescuer

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Bayit Vagan: The garden oasis of Jerusalem

Neighborhood Corner: The name “Bayit Vagan” derives from the Hebrew phrase “house and garden,” reflecting the original vision for the neighborhood’s dwellings.

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