Dec 20, 2022
Israel celebrates Hanukah
The eight-day holiday is marked on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. This year it is taking place 18-26 December, coinciding with Christmas. It is marked with the lighting…
Dec 14, 2022
Hanukah-linked ancient coins discovered
A rare wooden container with 15 silver coins dating back to the reign of Antiochos IV was found during excavation at the Darageh Stream Nature Reserve, overlooking the Dead Sea.…
Dec 03, 2021
Yair’s joyous Hanukah return – Behind the Scenes at TV7
Vice President of Operations Yair Pinto made a triumphant return to our Jerusalem bureau this week, making his first appearance in person since undergoing leg surgery almost two weeks ago.…
Nov 30, 2021
First-ever remains of Sanhedrin era uncovered
Excavations “are revealing evidence of the life—and death” of the Sanhedrin supreme legislative Jewish assembly in the late first and second centuries, said the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Israel bans entry due to Omicron variant
Becoming the first country to completely seal its borders in response to the new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant, Israel has barred all non-citizens for 2 weeks. By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Herzog Hanukah visit to Hebron draws Hamas fury
The Islamist leaders of Gaza threatened to retaliate after Israeli President Isaac Herzog lighted the first candle for the Jewish holiday at the Cave of the Patriarchs in the city.…