Despite protests, Maharashtra govt lacks power to demolish Aurangzeb’s tomb; here’s why
Although calls to demolish the Mughal emperor’s tomb are growing louder, the Maharashtra government lacks the legal power to ...
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Archaeologists Unearth 1,600-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath—the Oldest Ever Found in Europe
Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest ...
Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb ...
Astrology in Jewish tradition: From ancient texts to modern practice
Discover how astrology in Jewish tradition evolved from sacred texts to AI, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge ...
Why Can't Maharashtra Govt Remove Aurangzeb Tomb? ASI Protected Monuments Explained
The Maharashtra government cannot de-notify Aurangzeb's tomb, as it is managed as a ‘Monument of National Importance’ by the ...
19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem
An ancient Megillat Esther scroll dating back to the 19th century, bearing rare stamps from the community of Gaza expatriates ...
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For Jews, the age-old threat of Purim is not even the past
On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern ...
The Times of Israel7d
Could 1,600-year-old Galilee synagogue rewrite history of Jewish life under the Romans?
New radiocarbon dating at grand Huqoq sanctuary near Tiberias puts its construction after the empire embraced Christianity, ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency7dOpinion
Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’
A scholar of Jewish languages argues that Trump's use of the Hebrew word meaning hello, goodbye and peace stokes antisemitism ...
The Times of Israel1d
Longtime Palestinian owner of Philly kosher bagel store schmeared over Oct. 7 posts
After 27 years serving the community, Nick Sammoudi is the subject of an online petition as customers ask for his ...
The New York Times11d
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of ancient Jewish history ... In 1961, one of the oldest known synagogues in the Roman world was discovered during the construction of a ...