About 100 people, ranging in age from about 8 to 102, huddled for warmth as they braved 40-degree temperatures on a damp day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to watch, as speaker after … more

The name “West Bank” conjures up visions of a complex and contentious region of the Middle East. As Mike Huckabee’s nomination to be ambassador to Israel nears confirmation and his … more

As the Gaza situation receives renewed attention, it’s an appropriate time to acquaint many readers with events that took place 80 years ago. On Feb. 13-14, 1945, three months before the … more

The Zionist story has many details, but the basic outlines are the amazing storyline from ancient emancipation to modern rejuvenation. •To understand Zionism, one needs to be familiar with … more

During a family trip to Tel Azekah near Beit Shemesh, three-and-a-half-year-old Ziv Nitzan from Moshav Ramot Meir stumbled upon an extraordinary piece of history — an ancient scarab amulet … more

A rare 17th-century Esther Scroll, created in Ferrara, Italy, is returning to the city as part of a new exhibition at the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah. The exhibition, … more

Three rare archival photos documenting Purim celebrations in the Land of Israel during the 1920s have been unveiled from the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) photo archive. They … more

How old is the concept of Zionism? •It did not emerge in 1947 from the UN General Assembly Resolution 181 Partition Plan, as those who try to weaponize Zionism would have you believe. … more

It was a spring-like day on Sunday as Rep. Ritchie Torres, along with local elected officials and community leaders, gathered at the Riverdale Y to dedicate a fully funded ambulance to ship to Israel … more

The Oscars ceremony at the annual Academy Awards in Hollywood has offered some drama of its own these past few years. There was Will Smith, who slapped the show’s host — fellow actor and … more