Unprecedented Interfaith Conference Tackles Temple Mount Controversy
The Temple Mount Jerusalem Convention 18 (TMCJ), organized by Cry for Zion, an Israel-based organization that advocates for Jewish sovereignty over the Temple Mount, will take place on Dec. 5 at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Doron Keidar, one of the organizers and the executive director of Cry for Zion, explained the motivation for the conference.
Special Finds in Ancient Biblical Jerusalem
AnaRina Heymann and Joe Uziel (Israeli Antiquities Authority) discuss some of the key finds in the City of David.
Jerusalem Cable Car to City of David Plan Submitted to Infrastructure Committee
In the context of a significant increase in tourism to Jerusalem over the past two years, a cable car plan designed to address the problem of traffic and accessibility in the southeastern basin of the Old City was submitted to the National Infrastructure Committee on Monday, October 29.
Biblical-Era Gold Earring Discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists recently discovered a 2,200-year-old gold earring in Jeusalem. Uncovered at the Givati Parking Lot excavation, near the Temple Mount, the horned animal is rare evidence of Greek influence in the Second Temple Period.
Spectacular Hellenistic-era Earring Unearthed in City of David
A spectacular Hellenistic-era golden earring, featuring ornamentation of a horned animal, was discovered in excavations in the City of David National Park.
Editor’s Note: Greetings from Jerusalem
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1,900 Year-Old Coin Found in Jerusalem
Coin, found in the sewage system running beneath ancient Jerusalem, carries the inscription “For the Redemption of Zion” and a depiction of a chalice.
Rare Clay Amulet Found in City of David
Last week, archaeologists at the City of David in Jerusalem discovered a tiny ceramic amulet from the 9-10th century with an Arabic inscription praising ‘Allah.’
Third Annual ‘Inspired by Israel’ Video Contest Launches
‘This is a unique opportunity for people of all backgrounds, faiths and ages to share with the world why Israel inspires them,’ says philanthropist Adam Milstein.
Clay Seal of Isaiah Found But Mystery Remains
A prominent Israeli archaeologist announced this week her discovery of a clay seal bearing the Hebrew name of Isaiah which may very well have belonged to the Biblical prophet.