A remarkable archaeological discovery and a centuries-old spiritual tradition take center stage in today's "Israel Update." Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered artifacts believed to date back to the Second Temple Period, including a ritual bath, a clay cooking pot, and a rare purple dye snail shell. Experts say the find sheds light on the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. Plus, Israel correspondent Jodie Cohen reports from Jerusalem on Selichot, the late-night prayer services held in the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Worshippers explain why the tradition remains a powerful time for forgiveness, reflection, and national unity.
Israeli police stumbled upon an ancient rock-cut burial cave beneath a building in Silwan while searching for suspects in a violent family dispute, a discovery some say strengthens the historical record of Scripture. What began as a routine law enforcement search in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, quickly turned into an archaeological revelation. Israeli […] The post Israeli police uncover ancient burial cave during East Jerusalem operation appeared first on American Almanac .
Israeli police stumbled upon an ancient rock-cut burial cave beneath a building in Silwan while searching for suspects in a violent family dispute, a discovery some say strengthens the historical record of Scripture. What began as a routine law enforcement search in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, quickly turned into an archaeological revelation. Israeli police, assisted by Jerusalem Border Police officers and representatives from several government authorities, were conducting a sweep in connection with what was described as a violent family conflict. The operation took place at a residential compound where individuals tied to the conflict reportedly lived. But during the search, officers found far more than expected: a rock-cut…Open
