Jewish wonder bread: Karnei Shomron baker produces 12 loaves of ‘Showbread’ Eliezer Meir Seidel's bakery has become a research institute for bread and other meal offerings from the Temple period. Arnon Segal May 21, 2025
When the enemy is within: From the First Temple to Oct. 7 We had become what our ancestors were in the last days of the Temple: a people so embroiled in internal division that we left ourselves exposed. Steve Rosenberg May 2, 2025
3,000 Jews visit Temple Mount, breaking 1,900-year record for wintery Hebrew month Since the beginning of the Hebrew year on Oct. 2, at least 22,000 have ascended Judaism's holiest site. Feb. 27, 2025
The real message of Chanukah To avoid both destruction and assimilation, Jews have to fight for who they are and what they stand for. Melanie Phillips Dec. 26, 2024
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
World extends Chanukah greetings ahead of holiday The holiday is commemorated by the lighting of the menorah, symbolizing the rededication of the Second Temple. Dec. 25, 2024
A guide to Chanukah 2024 As Jewish families worldwide prepare to welcome the holiday, here are some basics about the eight-day “Festival of Lights.” Dec. 25, 2024
Israel: Ten of thousands of archaeological relics uncovered in 2024 "If you feel like rolling up your sleeves and being an active participant, you might consider joining a ‘dig for a day.’" Oct. 23, 2024
‘Unity depends on us,’ says director of animated Second Temple film ‘Legend of Destruction’ “If we are not able to work together, to compromise, we’re going to a bad place,” Gidi Dar told JNS. Dave Gordon Aug. 13, 2024
