Swords from Bar Kochba Revolt Discovered in Judean Desert

Israeli archeologists have recently announced one of their most incredible finds yet: a set of four well-preserved swords believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels fighting the Roman empire 1,900 years ago! Dr. Eitan Klein of the Israel Antiquities Authority has called this “an extremely rare find, the likes of which have never been […]

Why Israelis Wear White On Holidays

Jews around the world are preparing for Rosh Hashanah – beginning at sundown on Friday, September 15, 2023 – and for many Israelis both secular and religious alike that means getting out their favorite white shirts, kippahs, or all-white outfits. Learn more about this beautiful holiday tradition and what the color white means in Judaism […]