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Statue of Poseidon in Mexico angers local deity Chaac, allegedly causing Hurricane Beryl

A Poseidon statue in Mexico faces removal for offending Mayan rain god Chaac, amid jokes after Hurricane Beryl hit, prompting local concern and an official removal request.

16/07/2024

A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection

ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head  – certainly stands out

09/02/2024

Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach

Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves.

Vienna to tilt statue of antisemitic mayor 3.5 degrees to the right to shift ‘perspective’

Karl Lueger served as mayor of Vienna for 13 years until his death in 1910. He was known for antisemitic rhetoric that is said to have inspired Adolf Hitler.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
07/06/2023

First ever human depiction of lost Tartessos civilization uncovered in Spain

The Casas del Turuñuelo site is the best-preserved building on land in the western Mediterranean to date.

Mystery Easter Island moai statue discovered in volcanic lake bed - report

Just as is the case with all the other maoi statues that dot the island, no one knows how they got there.

Russian flag painted on base of Denmark's 'Little Mermaid' statue

It was not immediately known who was behind the incident, a police spokesperson said.

By REUTERS
02/03/2023

What is the Jewish history of the US Statue of Liberty?

Time would change the Statue of Liberty’s meaning for the Jewish community of America as new immigrants arrived in greater numbers in the harbor of freedom.

By DAVID GEFFEN
28/01/2023

Boston dedicates monument to Martin Luther King, local Jews march in solidarity

Antisemitic incidents and sentiments are on the rise and several recent episodes have especially challenged Black-Jewish relations.

By PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA
14/01/2023
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