Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights

A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah. Hanukkah is a magical time in ...
Mathrubhumi English

2,100-year-old Jerusalem wall unearthed; may confirm ancient ceasefire deal

Archaeologists uncover the longest intact section of a 2,100-year-old Hasmonean wall in Jerusalem, possibly linked to a rare ...
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‘Poems as Invitations’: An exhibition on English poetry in Jerusalem

“It’s interesting the kind of people who live in Jerusalem. On the one hand, it’s a very provincial city; and on the other hand, it’s really an international city. It’s a crazy city – full of ...
The Forward

This graphic history of Jerusalem is a big hit. But its Jews have hooked noses

Jerusalem is arguably the most contentious city in the world, so any work discussing it, let alone one that explores its four millennia of history, is bound to be controversial. But the 256-page ...
The New York Times

Why the Italian Who Leads the Church in Jerusalem Is a Contender to Be Pope

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may give him an edge. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Isabel Kershner Matthew Mpoke ...