Unusual Ancient Stone Box from City of David on Display, a ‘Distinctly Jerusalem Find’

JERUSALEM, Israel — The antiquities parade continues in Jerusalem‘s city of David, where the Israel Antiquities Authority has just put on public display an unusual stone box from the time of the Second Temple nearly 2,000 years ago. The box, to be featured at Jerusalem‘s Israel Museum, looks like an ancient limestone waffle, measuring almost … Read more

As Christmas Decorations Go Dark in Bethlehem, Pastor Shines Light of Jesus with Tent Display

BETHLEHEM – While the war between Israel and Hamas is focused in Gaza, its impact is expanding and is now affecting the birthplace of Jesus at a key time of year. Christmas won’t be celebrated as usual in Bethlehem. The city’s municipality announced the traditional Christmas decorations in Manger Squiare will not be put up in … Read more