Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by ...

For many, this past week marked the start of a new year. That’s true for the Jewish community too, though let us create ...

Dec. 12, 2024 — Neanderthal genes make up 1-2% of the genomes of non-Africans. Scientists analyzed the lengths of regions of Neanderthal DNA in 58 ancient Eurasian genomes of early modern humans ...

Plenty of newsworthy moments are in store for 2025. Here's a list of dates you should circle on your calendar.

In several Jewish communities across the Mediterranean basin, the first day of the month of Tevet was dedicated to ...

Explore the fascinating history of New Year’s resolutions, from ancient Babylonian traditions to modern-day practices.

We take a moment to wish a Happy Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights — to members of the Jewish community in the area. Hanukkah ...

Hanukkah is one of the most famous holidays in the Jewish calendar, but here are facts about the Festival of Lights that you ...

The oversized menorah in the Pennsylvania Capitol was officially lit Thursday evening as the second night of Hanukkah began.

The artifact, bearing symbols associated with the Jewish Temple, offers a fascinating glimpse into historical Jewish traditions. The discovery coincides with the eight-day festival of Chanukah, which ...

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant Jewish holiday. It commemorates the rededication of the ...

Jews around the world are marking the start of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. after it was defiled by ...