Category: Religion
When Daf Yomi meets the headlines – comment
Jerusalem Post Both sides need to open up Tuesday’s Daf – Gittin 56 – and learn the lessons, and both sides need to do so immediately. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749676
Read MoreLuxury hotel lease sparks controversy in Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter
Jerusalem Post Concerns grow over the proposed lease for a luxury hotel in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, which could displace residents, businesses, and religious institutions, irrevocably changing the landscape. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-749560
Read MoreMosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig
Jerusalem Post Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749543
Read MoreAlmost half of Israelis identify as traditional, defying conventional labels – analysis
Jerusalem Post Rejecting coercion in any form, traditionalists staunchly support freedom of religion and religious liberties, extending this support to both secularists and the ultra-Orthodox. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749488
Read MoreAncient Mayan canoe used in ritual at portal to the underworld
Jerusalem Post Around the canoe, divers found 38 separate skeletal remains, including a female human foot bone and bones from an armadillo and other animals. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749426
Read MoreLatin Patriarch of Jerusalem to be made cardinal in September
Jerusalem Post The new cardinals will come from countries including the United States, Italy, the pope’s native Argentina, Hong Kong, and several others. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-749389
Read MoreScientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Jerusalem Post Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749371
Read MoreThe glory of ancient feasts is being revived at the Israel Museum
Jerusalem Post Shikma Brewery to produce exclusive limited-edition beer for the exhibition, based on ancient beer produced in ancient Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749300
Read MoreIsrael must find its own meaning to its inheritance – opinion
Jerusalem Post I think in many ways we exceeded the visions of Ezekiel and Isaiah and we are writing the next book in the Bible. But I also know how much work yet remains to be done. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749127
Read MoreHenry VIII’s doodles may give us insight into the famous king’s last years
Jerusalem Post Doodles made in a prayer book personally owned by Henry VIII indicate he felt anxiety at how his actions would be perceived by God. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749270
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