Category: Religion
Ancient Roman god head stumbled upon by English archaeologists
Jerusalem Post The figuring head is of the Roman god Mercury, a messenger god thought to be the equivalent of the Greek god Hermes. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-789277
Read MorePlant, fruit analysis from Goliath’s biblical city sheds light on Philistine rituals
Jerusalem Post In the systematic excavation project of the temple area in the lower city of Gath, a team from Bar-Ilan University has overseen the reconstruction of the plants used in Philistine rituals. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-788924
Read MoreAncient warfare meets modern tech: 7,000-year-old sling stones unveiled in Singapore
Jerusalem Post These artifacts highlight the early sophistication of combat strategies and connect the dots between the dawn of warfare and today’s advanced defense mechanisms. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-788862
Read MoreThis year’s ‘Little Purim’ is a great opportunity to appreciate the good, especially during the bad
Jerusalem Post During leap years, while we await actual Purim in Second Adar, we have the opportunity to reflect on how the Purim story relates to modern history and our contemporary lives. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788560
Read More‘Providence and Power’: Examining the statesmanship of Jewish leaders
Jerusalem Post Providence and Power is bookended by portraits of King David and, in the penultimate chapter, Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788332
Read MoreParashat Tetzaveh: To rule or to serve?
Jerusalem Post The more we remember that the role of a teacher, educator, and public figure is not to rule but rather to serve, the better we will fulfill our roles faithfully and successfully. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-788411
Read MoreShabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US
Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788520
Read MoreEye twitching insights according to Jewish mysticism and historical texts
Jerusalem Post In Jewish thought, physical experiences or phenomena are sometimes seen as messages or signals. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788465
Read MoreChristian media endorses resolution to use term ‘Judea and Samaria’ over West Bank
Jerusalem Post He explained that the term “West Bank” is merely a geographical term applicable to the country of Jordan, which governed the area from 1949 to 1967. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-788363
Read MoreRabbi Pinto comforted the Skverer Rebbe in front of his chassidim
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788351
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