Second Temple
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.
Second Temple workshop found on Israel's Mount Scopus during investigation into antiquities thieves
Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations
Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall
A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021, Oct. 7 gives it new resonance
The movie employs an innovative medium, telling the story by switching between and panning across 1,500 still paintings composed on Photoshop.
What lessons can we learn from historical mourning? - opinion
Each year around this time, more than ever, we must pray that future historians will not be called upon to analyze the obtuseness, zealousness, vanity, and corruption of the present.
Largest ever Second Temple era quarry discovered in Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavated 3,500 square meters of earth in one section of the massive quarry.
The history and evolving tradition of Shavuot - opinion
Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.
Israel Film Center fest in New York to premiere ‘Legend of Destruction’
Legend of Destruction tells the story of the internal conflicts within ancient Israel that led to the destruction of the Second Temple during the Roman Empire’s rule over the land.
Ben-Zakai and Akiva's differing approaches to defense and diplomacy - opinion
Akiva and Yohanan Ben-Zakai were great scholars and great leaders operating during the Judean rebellions against Rome, but their approaches to defense and diplomacy differed widely.
Passover is an expression of Jewish indigeneity in the Land of Israel - opinion
In Passover, we honor our origin story as a people when we became a nation centered in the Land of Israel as well as the land itself.
Rare stone box from the Second Temple period discovered in the City of David
The discovery is now on exhibit at the Israel Museum, and it shows evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
What's true and false about the Vatican and Temple artifacts - opinion
Currently, the official Vatican position is that it neither confirms nor denies possession of Herodian Temple objects such as the golden Menorah, sacred tables, altars, and priestly garments.
Ancient aqueduct from time of Roman occupation discovered in Jerusalem
The excavation efforts also led to the discovery of a coin from 67/68 CE, during the first Jewish revolt against the Roman occupying forces.
