Jerusalem Tunnel Mystery Stuns Archaeologists
A massive ancient tunnel discovered near Jerusalem has researchers amazed. The 164-foot underground passage was carved with such precision and effort that experts can't explain who built it or why.
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Ancient 164-Foot Tunnel Discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem just uncovered a mysterious tunnel carved with incredible precision near biblical-era sites. The 164-foot passage has experts amazed and searching for answers about who built it and why.
Jerusalem Workshop Teaches Cyclists to Fix Their Own Bikes
A Jerusalem community workshop is teaching residents to repair their own bicycles while rescuing hundreds of abandoned bikes from becoming landfill waste. The free program cuts costs for cyclists and clears city streets of rusting two-wheelers.
Jerusalem Pharmacy Honors Customer With Synagogue Gift
When a family returned unopened medications after their 100-year-old mother passed away, a small Jerusalem pharmacy used the proceeds to commission a stunning memorial in her honor. The gesture reminds us that kindness flows in unexpected directions.
Ancient Jerusalem Dam Shows How Cities Solved Droughts
A 9th century BCE dam discovered in Jerusalem reveals how ancient people beat a brutal drought. Their solution offers hope for modern cities facing water crises today.
Ancient Jerusalem Road Opens After 2,000 Years
A historic path walked by Jesus and first-century pilgrims has opened to visitors for the first time in two millennia. The perfectly preserved Pilgrims' Road in Jerusalem gives tourists a chance to step back into biblical times.
Jerusalem Tech Leaders: Future Belongs to Career Risk-Takers
Business leaders say Jerusalem's tech future depends on professionals willing to reinvent themselves. At the American Innovation Forum, speakers from Microsoft, Apple, and sports tech shared how nonlinear careers drive innovation.
Jerusalem Opens Holy Sepulchre to Easter Worshippers
Orthodox Christians filled Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter's Holy Fire ceremony after Israel relaxed access restrictions to sacred sites. Thousands gathered in joy to celebrate one of Christianity's most ancient and beloved traditions.
Thieves Lead Police to 2,000-Year-Old Jerusalem Workshop
A sting operation targeting antiquities thieves unexpectedly uncovered an ancient workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. The discovery offers a rare window into daily life and religious practices from 2,000 years ago.
Jerusalem Looters Accidentally Expose 2,000-Year-Old Site
Five suspected thieves led authorities to an ancient stone vessel workshop from the Second Temple period. What started as a crime bust became one of Jerusalem's most significant recent archaeological finds.
Jerusalem's Ancient Swifts Need Homes. The Fix Is Simple
For thousands of years, common swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall and other holy sites, their calls mixing with prayers. Now volunteers across Europe are helping the declining birds with a surprisingly easy solution: wooden boxes and hollow bricks.
52 Holocaust Survivors Share 'Book of Hope' in Jerusalem
Just days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 52 Holocaust survivors gathered in Jerusalem to launch a book celebrating the small miracles that saved their lives. At ages 90 and above, they're choosing to share stories of light and resilience with future generations.
Jerusalem Pride Marchers Rally for Equal Rights
Thousands gathered in Jerusalem for the annual Pride and Tolerance march, taking their message directly to Israel's parliament building. Participants celebrated existing protections while peacefully advocating for greater equality.
Seven Siblings Save Lives as Volunteer Medics in Jerusalem
Seven brothers and sisters in Jerusalem all volunteer as emergency medics, responding to crises together and supporting each other through the hardest calls. The Farkash family has turned lifesaving into a multigenerational mission.
Christian Leaders Unite in Jerusalem Against Antisemitism
Christian leaders from around the world gathered in Jerusalem this week for an emergency summit tackling the global rise in antisemitism. The three-day conference brought together religious leaders, Israeli officials, and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to address hate and reconnect Christians with their faith's Jewish roots.
Nigeria Sends 191 Pilgrims to Jerusalem for Peace
Nasarawa State in Nigeria just sent 191 Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem with a special mission: pray for peace and unity across their diverse nation. The journey represents a government's commitment to supporting faith and bringing communities together.
Jerusalem Hospital First to Use Alpha Rays on Brain Tumors
Doctors in Jerusalem just treated the first patient with a revolutionary radiation therapy that targets aggressive brain tumors while protecting healthy tissue. The breakthrough offers new hope for patients with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers.
1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Found at Temple Mount
A tiny lead pendant discovered beneath Jerusalem's Temple Mount is rewriting what archaeologists know about Jewish life during a period when Jews were largely banned from the city. The artifact proves that even in times of restriction, the connection to Jerusalem never disappeared.
Looters Caught, Reveal 2,000-Year-Old Pilgrim Workshop
A sting operation against antiquities thieves in Jerusalem accidentally uncovered an ancient industrial workshop that supplied stone vessels to pilgrims traveling to the Second Temple. Five suspects confessed after being caught red-handed with tools in the underground cave.
Israel Restores Patriarch's Access After Palm Sunday Ban
After international outcry, Israel reversed its decision blocking the top Catholic leader in Jerusalem from Christianity's holiest church. Within 24 hours, the Latin Patriarch regained full access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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