1,700-year-old oil lamp with Temple symbols unearthed in Jerusalem "After the Temple’s destruction, the menorah image became an important icon in the Jewish collective memory both within Israel and in the Diaspora." JNS Staff Dec. 26, 2024
Police release J’lem teens who vandalized soldiers’ graves Charges have reportedly yet to be filed against the suspects. Oct. 13, 2024
Israel prepares to demolish former PA mufti’s Jerusalem home Sheikh Ekrima Sabri has close ties with the Turkish government and regularly preaches in the Al-Aqsa mosque. Dec. 3, 2023
King Charles to be anointed with oil from Mount of Olives “In Judaism, anointing with oil signifies the endowment of Divine power, authority and blessings upon the new king,” writes Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith, Aish.com editor-in-chief. May 1, 2023
Businessman and philanthropist Sheldon Adelson laid to rest on Mount of Olives above Jerusalem Dr. Miriam Adelson, his wife and partner in so many of his projects, eulogized him as someone who could not be replaced due to his sheer impact on so many levels. Erez Linn Jan. 15, 2021
Revitalizing the 3,000-year-old Har HaZeitim cemetery in Jerusalem A planned visitor center is slated to include a research area and lecture hall in an effort to boost the Mount of Olives area to attract tourists of all ages and religions. Shlomo Deutsch April 25, 2019
Chief Rabbi of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, passes away at 84 Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau served in his position for 32 years and operated a kosher-certification supervision organization, in addition to overseeing other religious issues for the city. March 31, 2019
Two IDF soldiers laid to rest, another two hospitalized in serious condition after attacks Sgts. Yosef Cohen and Yuval Mor Yosef were laid to rest in separate funerals that day after being shot and killed by a Palestinian. Dec. 14, 2018
Hundreds attend funeral for premature baby murdered by Arab drive-by shooter The 30-week-old infant, named Amiad Yisrael (“my eternal nation Israel”) after his passing, had lived just four days outside the womb. Dec. 13, 2018
