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Louisiana 1st with law to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

The legislation requires a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in 'large, easily readable font' in all public classrooms in the state

Associated Press | 06.20.24

Nyet Parusky: Ukrainians want the Bible translated into their own language

The Jewish bible translates into Ukrainian was never a hot commodity before, but with Putin's campaign against Ukraine in its 3rd year, Ukrainian Jews want to read the Torah in their own language instead of Russian; 'It's very challenging to find rabbis who are fluent in Ukrainian, but we managed to assemble a top-notch professional team'

Itamar Eichner | 06.16.24

Egyptian Michael Iskander to play King David in Amazon series

'House of David' sets off filming in Greece with worldwide talents including Israeli and Israeli Arab actors grabbing major roles in new Biblical drama

Ran Boker | 06.14.24

Israel's nemesis: Who were the Amalekites?

The Amalekites are described in the Bible as the worst enemies the people of Israel have faced, but who are they, and where are they now?

Yogev Israely | 03.25.24

Study sheds light on ancient Philistine rituals

Archaeologists excavating city of biblical Goliath analyze remains of plants found in temples and find indications of use of psychoactive seeds in religious rites

Ynet | 02.27.24

Esther broke into the top 10 girls names

Biblical names among most popular for baby boys and girls in New York City

Six of the 10 most popular names for boys in the city were biblical names, with Noah in 2nd place and Esther breaking in to the top 10

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.27.23

Five books, 22 facts: A look into the Torah

What’s the Torah's longest chapter? Most prominent character? Where is it mentioned that the Temple was built in Jerusalem? And did the Israelites build the pyramids? In honor of Simchat Torah and the completion of the Five Books of Moses, here are the most interesting facts about our Torah

Dor Saar Mann, Miryam Blumenthal | 10.06.23

The Codex Sassoon, estimated to be about 1,000 years old, is going to auction at Sotheby's

Codex Sassoon, world's oldest Bible, arrives in Israel in complex operation

Millennium old manuscript receives warm welcome upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport and before it's expected to make ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv its permanent residence

Yehonatan Bnaya | 10.05.23

King Hezekiah's riddle: Has the ancient royal inscription finally been cracked?

Using advanced tech, Israeli expert decodes stone inscription found in Jerusalem 40 years ago, linking it to Judean King's water project, highlighting his power; ‘After the king's death, his opponents deliberately damaged his inscriptions, in an attempt to tarnish his memory and erase his achievements’

Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.23

Will Israel's Route 60 become the Biblical Highway?

New project plans to expand biblical heritage sites in Israel found along the highway and is supported by local municipalities and former senior US officials

Gilad Cohen | 09.24.23

Divided we fall: Lessons from the ancient schism between Israel and Judah

When two kingdoms emerged in Eretz Israel, they quickly devolved into civil wars and eventually, exile; What stoked this division? Who was the prophetic voice of reason, and what timeless cautionary tale does this biblical story provide?

Eliezer Hayoun | 09.18.23

International Bible Contest: A story of dedication

Emunah Cohen clinched the title of this year's International Bible Contest; Netta Lax, who trained alongside her, finished a mere point behind; Both reflect on their rigorous journey to the top

Tia Barak | 08.11.23

Why Egyptian archaeology bodes ill for biblical research?

Opinion: Local researchers pledge to 'return the Pharaoh's treasures to their rightful owners,' thereby rectifying the sin of the West's theft of these treasures; Ethically, they are correct, but the price could be steep

Dr. Yaron Friedman | 08.02.23

מול שגרירות ישראל בשבדיה: נערכים להצית ספר תורה

Permit to burn Torah scroll showcases the Israel-Sweden relationship

Opinion: Even though the Torah scroll wasn't burned, the ease with which the act was approved pinpoints the kind of relationship Israel and Sweden have

Smadar Perry | 07.16.23

Swedish activist backs off Bible burning in Stockholm

Swedish national Ahmed Alloush says he never planned to go through with the burning of holy Jewish texts and wanted to make sure authorities weren't selectively enforcing laws

Zeev Avrahami, Stockholm | 07.15.23