• 02/01/2025

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

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Luxury 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

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Mosaics 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

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Almost 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

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Ancient 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

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Latin 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

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Scientists 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

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The 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

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Israel 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

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Henry 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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