Archaeologists says existence of two houses of worship in same town shows need for religious social focal point other than the existing Temple in Jerusalem

Israel Antiques Authority says structure contained items identified with Jewish community of 2nd century CE; cemetery nearby poses riddle over who is interred

Experts suggest coin may have been made by priests assisting Great Revolt against Romans, using precious metal from holy site's plentiful reserves

2,000-year-old amethyst stone discovered in excavations near Western Wall, is believed to be engraved with image of biblical persimmon used for fragrance and Second Temple incense

Archaeologists say find provides 'clear demonstration' of various phases of stone preparation, and can help them recreate and test ancient methods described in biblical sources

'Legend of Destruction' is filmmaker Gidi Dar's latest masterpiece, an eight-year project, now in theaters for Tisha B'Av

Tower of David Museum's team begins to treat structural crack in citadel's highest viewpoint; conservationists find rare 'Tyre shekel' thought to be used for Temple upkeep tax

Lori Kaufmann's debut 'Rebel Daughter' brings serious research to a tale of family and survival, from Jerusalem to southern Italy

Hitherto unpublished 2,000-year-old charcoal menorah, forgotten in archives for 40 years, shores up hypothesis that ancient Michmas was a priestly settlement, study says

As apartment towers rise in West Bank town, remains of Jewish village conquered by Romans fight the elements -- and population boom -- for a chance at preservation in planned park