Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority, with help from Swedish DNA lab, has allowed for finer matching or differentiation among the scrolls. Genetic sampling of the Dead Sea…
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DNA testing of Dead Sea Scrolls hides could safeguard against forgeries
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This legendary shop in Jerusalem has stood the test of time by combining centuries-old tradition with modern food trends. You know how your local bakery sells day-old bread for a…
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Hebrew words are a mixture of ethereal and guttural sounds, with meanings often rooted in ancient Jewish culture. It was revived by Zionists in the late 19th century, having been…
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These savory, airy focaccia are a creation of Chef Yuval Attias from Jerusalem’s Te’amim Cooking School. YIELD: MAKES 12 BREADS PREP TIME: 45 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES I’ve made my…
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Working from home – as many are compelled to do in light of the coronavirus outbreak – is a mixed bag. Some relish the added time with family, or the convenience…
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If you’re a first-timer to Israel, one of the initial things that’ll hit you is the Israeli obsession with food. Israelis simply love their food – and especially their hummus and falafel. It won’t…
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For Israeli kids, Purim isn’t just one day of dressing up in costume. It’s a week-long extravaganza of fun, food and parades. “So, what are the kids going to be…
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Like boutique wine, olive oil and other specialties that were slowly revived, the green grain is finding its place in modern Israeli cooking. In the world of ancient super grains,…
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Jamie Shear keeps his iMac just behind the worn wooden worktable where he uses a turkey quill and homemade ink to inscribe Hebrew scriptures on calfskin parchment for Jewish ritual…
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Visiting Jerusalem and its surroundings sites can prove to be a rewarding experience any time of the year. But when it comes to Bethlehem, there is probably no better time…
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The shuk –– an open-air market where stalls are filled with sumptuous and vibrant seasonal Israeli produce, spices, fresh fish, dry foodstuffs, housewares, and even trendy eateries — is the lifeline…
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The next best thing to touring Israel in person is admiring the beauty of its landscape, architecture, and people as captured on camera by talented photographers. Below are 10 books…
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11 biblical experiences in Israel you’ll never forget
You’re in the Holy Land and you want to experience it through the eyes of your ancestors. In Israel, modern as it may be, you can hardly take a step…
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You’ve done it all: trawled through Jerusalem, marveled at the sunrise from Masada and admired the ruins in Caesarea. But have you checked out the Old City of Acre? Acre…
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When you think of Georgia, do Southern belles and peaches come to mind? Well, we’re not talking here about Georgia the US state but Georgia the country in the Caucus…