Impressive Tunnel Complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt Period Revealed Near the Sea of Galilee

Over the past few months students, local residents and soldiers have participated in an archaeological excavation at Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee. The excavations have provided a glance at a dramatic episode in the history of the Jewish people: the preparation of shelters for the Revolt of the Jews against the Romans led by Bar Kokhba in 132–136 CE.

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Unique Stamped Clay Sealing from the First Temple Period Unearthed in Kotel Excavations

A unique important discovery was made during archaeological excavations carried out in the Western Wall Plaza a few years ago, on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and in conjunction with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation: a stamped piece of clay from the First Temple period that belonged to the “Governor of the City” of Jerusalem – the most prominent municipal position in Jerusalem of 2700 years ago.

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Watch this remarkable encounter at Chabad 5 Towns Hebrew School that took place Sunday. During IDF Soldier Ilan Levy’s visit with our students, a chance reunion unfolded as a parent Gennadiy recognized him from their shared army unit 21 years ago in Israel.

One Israeli Killed, Eight Injured in Rocket Barrage on Safed and North

At least one Israeli was killed in the northern city of Safed this morning and eight injured in a massive missile barrage from Lebanon that reached across a wide swath of northern Israel, according to initial reports from emergency medical teams. Parts of the city were without electricity following the attacks.