History
On This Day: Jean-Francois Champollion announces his success at decoding the Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone is inscribed with an official decree carved in three different languages: two forms of Egyptian script, hieroglyphs and Demotic, as well as ancient Greek.
The women who should enter Israel’s sukkah this Sukkot - opinion
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday
US National Archives recovers over 120 previously unknown American POW statements from WWII
Israeli public broadcasting icon, journalist Prof. Gideon Kutz dies at age 78
Kutz served for four decades as Voice of Israel's correspondent in Paris and was one of the most recognizable voices of Israeli public broadcasting in the French and European arena.
Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?
New research into ancient Jewish life reveals how Yom Kippur was observed beyond the Temple, from fasting and private prayer to communal reflection.
'My Wanderings in the Gardens': Hansen House, a Jerusalem architectural and cultural gem - review
My Wanderings in the Gardens: The Legacy of Hansen House in Jerusalem is a charming, arresting, evocative, historical, information-laden portrayal of the backdrop to the architectural and cultural ge
'Voices From The Last Days Of Freedom': Showcasing the pre-communist Cuba we lost - review
Below are some excerpts from the book, which showcases the personal accounts of those who were young children when they fled with – or without – their parents and families as Communism took over.
The Yom Kippur War: How Israel missed the warning signs before the surprise attack - opinion
Israel’s greatest failure in the Yom Kippur War was self-inflicted, as intelligence chief Eli Zeira’s confidence in his own assessment led Israel to dismiss mounting warnings of an Arab attack.
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture.
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, NLI’s curator Dr. Chaim Neria explains how the NLI came to house thousands of prayer books, noting that “it fits into the overall mission of the library.”
France loans Mexico rare Aztec manuscript as nations celebrate 200 years of diplomatic ties
The codex will be on display until December. As part of the exchange, Mexico will loan France another important historical document, the Codex Boturini.
Before lecturing Israel, Britain should remember its record on Jewish refugees - opinion
A country whose government restricted the escape of persecuted Jews while the Nazi killing machine was gathering momentum should be extremely cautious before preaching morality to the Jewish state.
Premier League clubs with strong ties to Jewish history and communities
From Tottenham and Arsenal’s deep Jewish roots to Israeli players and supporters across England, a history that adds a new layer of meaning to Premier League football.
