Sun god, a symbol of health and prosperity, the only member of the pagan pantheon used by Jews during the Second Temple period, says City of David archaeologist Eli Shukron

Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman's searing maiden speech in the Knesset touches a cord with admonition that a Jewish state 'is not a given' and 'our differences are not temporary'

On July 29, Jews around the world will observe Tisha B’av commemorating destruction of two temples in Jerusalem, first by Babylonians, and then by the Romans

New cutting-edge method provides ‘extreme accuracy’ in placing monumental structures in their proper historical setting, archaeologist says

Purpose of unique ancient complex still unclear, but indicates possible subterranean Second Temple-era life in Jerusalem's Old City prior to the Roman conquest in 70 CE

The Sibylline Oracles, likely written by a Jew post-Vesuvius eruption, ostensibly prophecy the city's devastation as divine retribution for sacking of Second Temple 9 years prior

As they excavate 2,000-year-old Stepped Street under thriving Arab neighborhood, careful to avoid collapsing the homes above, are archaeologists bending, or recreating, the rules?

Top Palestinian official says purported ancient Jewish pilgrimage road in East Jerusalem is 'a settlement project' that is 'based on a lie that has nothing to do with history'

Right-wing activist group finds Hasmonean Palace tombs demolished, bones strewn on ground; remains re-interred at nearby Kfar Adumim settlement