15% of public is estimated to be holding antiquities in their home that by law belong to the state; Israel Antiquities Authority's collection drive extended another week

Leading his country in battle against Russian invasion, Jewish president is being compared to storied heroes, while also seen as dispelling notions of Jews as unpatriotic

Maccabees' series of victories is third longest in NCAA Division III basketball history; team hasn't lost a game since last season's opener

Visitors to Modiin, home of the ancient rebels celebrated during the holiday, can view ancient ruins, historical sites and natural attractions including forests and springs

Hitherto unpublished 2,000-year-old charcoal menorah, forgotten in archives for 40 years, shores up hypothesis that ancient Michmas was a priestly settlement, study says

Maccabees down Penn State Harrisburg 102-83 in game played without fans due to coronavirus fears