The largest dam in ancient Israel was uncovered in the City of David
A monumental dam excavated in the Siloam Pool in the City of David has now been dated in a joint study by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Weizmann Institute of Science, to the reign of the kings of Judah, Joash or Amaziah. Its construction may have been a creative solution to climate crisis , about 2,800 years ago, according to the researchers. The research, published Monday in the prestigious scientific journal PNAS, will be presented at the upcoming “City of David Studies” conference in early September.
The Menorah Treasure at the Foot of the Southern Wall
The first days of the excavations on behalf of Hebrew University in the Ophel region, near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount, were quite normal. No one prepared the excavators for what they were about to discover a few moments later.
A new year is just around the corner, bringing with it with prayers, hope for good news, and brighter days ahead. In the past few months, amidst the complexities of the current period, we’ve had the opportunity to complete fascinating projects. These projects have allowed us to uncover and share ancient Jerusalem’s past with the public, alongside new tourist attractions and immersive experiences that have been opened to the public.
This is How You Say Shabbat Shalom as a Jerusalemite
"Kabbalat Shabbat", the phrase every Jewish child learns to love from an early age, has long become a widespread Israeli tradition. Over the years, different and varied ceremonies have developed within different communities, adding diverse elements to the familiar symbols of Shabbat evening. These elements often include conversations and sharing, singing and music, and an atmosphere of gathering and togetherness. At our Farm in the Valley, you can experience it all, every Friday.
