Jewish Telegraphic Agency1y
Jewish men (and women) think about the Roman Empire all the time. We can’t avoid it.
(JTA) — How often do men think about the Roman Empire ... fear and admiration, a strange, Jewish brew that I inherited from my ancient ancestors. So how often do I think about the Roman Empire?
Jewish Telegraphic Agency2y
The ancient Jewish practice of hakhel, an every-7-years gathering, gets a 21st-century revival
What happens when neither of those exists? (JTA) — Every seven years, in ancient times, Jewish men, women, and children would gather at the Temple on the first day of Sukkot to hear the king of ...
PBS8y
Tracing the Cohanim
Members of the Jewish priesthood (Cohanim) are an unusual group in that the men of this ancient priestly class can claim descent from a single male ancestor. According to biblical accounts ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area.
Miami Herald17d
1,400-year-old Jewish ritual bath unearthed on outskirts of Rome. See the unique ruins
Archaeologists near Rome uncovered an ancient Jewish structure used for ritual washing. Photos show the unique find for Italy. Photo from Ostia Antica Archaeological Park On the outskirts of Rome ...
CNN15d
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ruins of an ...