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Rare First Temple-era seal found in Jerusalem, in an image released on August 29, 2023. (Eliyahu Yanai/City of David)
August 30, 2024, 9:03 am
First Temple-era ‘genie’ seal discovered in Jerusalem
The 2700 year-old seal was discovered in the Davidson Archaeological Garden, just south of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City
By JN Reporter
King David Hotel, Jerusalem 1931. Photo by Yosef Schweig, KKL-JNF Archive
June 3, 2024, 4:27 pm
Extraordinary historic images mark Jerusalem’s 57th reunification anniversary
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund unveils a treasure trove of rare archival photos, offering a glimpse into the historic battles that liberated the city during the War of Independence
By Michelle Rosenberg
Harvey Keitel as Lali Sokolov in his Melbourne apartment.
April 29, 2024, 3:38 pm
‘Researching a story like this is overwhelming’: Harvey Keitel on the Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Hollywood icon had never read the book, but tells Jewish News he knew the story was his.
By Jenni Frazer & Brigit Grant
02.08.2013 © BLAKE-EZRA PHOTOGRAPHY LTD Images of Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks.
April 16, 2024, 11:34 am
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ personal archive arrives at the National Library of Israel
Some 50 boxes containing the wisdom of the renowned religious leader, philosopher, and respected moral voice were received today in Jerusalem
By Michelle Rosenberg
Screenshot Twitter/X Rachel Riley
April 10, 2024, 12:29 pm
Apple says ‘Jerusalem- Palestinian flag predictive emoji link caused by a ‘bug’
The remarkably specific fault does not affect any of the world’s other 194 countries and capital cities.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Left to right: Vivienne Stern, Daniel Libeskind, Professor Hanoch Gutfreund at JW3 Pic credit: MART Photography - Tammy Sefler
March 20, 2024, 2:42 pm
It’s all relative: London plays host to Hebrew University Einstein House project
Architect Daniel Libeskind and Professor Hanoch Gutfreund, director of the Einstein Archive, address a packed audience at JW3
By Michelle Rosenberg
Reuven and Yarden. Courtesy: Stein family.
March 12, 2024, 10:44 am
‘I’m addicted’: 86-year-old completes Jerusalem marathon with grandchildren
Reuven Stein ran his first marathon at the Sea of Galilee in Israel in 1973 and has completed dozens since
By JN Reporter
Studio Libeskind's design for Einstein House, and the physicist whose appeal keeps on growing
March 6, 2024, 6:42 pm
Einstein House: a magnificent new home in Jerusalem for the physicist’s archive
Daniel Libeskind’s twisted-cube design under construction at the Hebrew University is intended to touch on every aspect of Einstein's genius
By Beatrice Sayers
Walter Bingham celebrating his hundredth birthday on January 4, 2023. (Credit: International March of the Living)
January 4, 2024, 2:43 pm
Kindertransport survivor celebrates centenary birthday in Jerusalem
Walter Bingham, the world's oldest active journalist, says he "could never have imagined that at the age of 100 I would be a witness to the horrific pogrom against Jews that took place on October 7"
By Michelle Rosenberg
CCTV footage seconds before the shooting began.
November 30, 2023, 7:11 am
Three killed and 16 wounded in Jerusalem terror attack
Shin Bet identifies the terrorists as Murad Namer, 38, and his brother Ibrahim, 30, both members of Hamas
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli flag Pic: UJIA Facebook
October 12, 2023, 7:28 am
Exclusive: ‘I fight down panic. I cry. I grieve. I read too much news’
The words of a Jewish mother of two in Jerusalem, who made aliyah from London in 1996.
By Michelle Rosenberg
EDITORS NOTE Children's faces have been pixelated as the PA Picture Desk has been unable to gain the necessary permission to photograph a child under 16 on issues involving their welfare. Undated handout photo supplied by Father Nenad Popovic of a church group of around 30 British nationals during their trip to Israel before Hamas attacked the region on Saturday. The tourists, currently stuck in Israel with their church have said they can hear bombs from their hotel in Jerusalem as they await a flight out of the country. Issue date: Tuesday October 10, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Israel Church. Photo credit should read: Father Nenad Popovic/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
October 10, 2023, 11:29 am
Church group of 30 Britons stuck in Israel hearing bombs as they await escape
The group were in Bethlehem in the West Bank when the Hamas attack occurred, then travelled via a convoy to Jerusalem where they are now sheltering in a hotel
By Hannah Cottrell (PA)
October 5, 2023, 3:52 pm
‘Disgraceful’: Chief Rabbi condemns ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on Christians
Christians have complained about the phenomenon for years, but the number of attacks, which include spitting, vandalism and violent assaults, have risen sharply this year.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Photo credit: The Western Wall Heritage Foundation
October 4, 2023, 12:08 pm
50,000 Jews participate in priestly blessing at Western Wall
According to authorities, more than half a million people have visited the Western Wall since the beginning of the holiday.
By JN Reporter
FILE FOOTAGE: Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem.
October 4, 2023, 8:06 am
Netanyahu, Chief Rabbi condemn ultra-orthodox spitting on Christians in Jerusalem
Christian denominations in the holy city have complained about the phenomenon for years, but the number of attacks have risen sharply this year.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
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