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0 History Jewish Law

How Archaeology Rewrote the History of Tefillin

Yonatan Adler in 18forty · 22 Jan

Recent archaeological discoveries have shed light on the ancient practices of wearing tefillin, dating back to the Judean Desert period.

0 History Culture

Herod Boulevard

Mira Balberg in Jewish Review of Books · 29 Sep 2025

The 2013 exhibition at The Israel Museum in Jerusalem on "Herod the Great: The King's Final Journey" offered a nuanced exploration of the historical figure of King Herod, shedding light on his complicated legacy.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Progressives

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

In a compelling interview with Bret Stephens, Representative Ritchie Torres of New York's 15th district articulates his unique position as a pro-Israel progressive within the Democratic Party.

0 History Science

Where Water Is Scarce and History Is Rich

Tel Aviv Review · 20 Jan 2025

Prof. Nir Arielli explores 10,000 years of history at the Dead Sea, highlighting its environmental challenges and historical significance.

0 Politics Israel

The Radical Buzzword That Distorts Zionism

Ben Koan in Future of Jewish · 28 Dec 2024

This piece by Ben Koan critiques the contemporary academic application of the term "settler colonialism," particularly its use in discussions about Israel.