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Religion & Relics

Israel's largest-ever archaeological exhibit shines light on King Herod

Israel Museum reconstructs first floor of Herod's tomb in an exhibit about the life and architectural legacy of the controversial king.

By Nir Hasson | Jan 21, 2013 | 03:01 AM

An Israel Museum worker putting the final touches on the Herod exhibition

Buried under a Jaffa street, a 1,500-year-old industrial site
By Nir Hasson
Israeli plan to rebuild Herod’s tomb scrapped due to experts' criticism
By Nir Hasson | 14
Israel's motley mosaics
By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

Israel's mosaics from Byzantium and Rome thrill to bits

The beautiful ancient mosaic floors around Israel prove that the genre's best artists lived 1,500 to 2,000 years ago

By Moshe Gilad | Jan 15, 2013 | 07:14 AM | 2

Prof. Haggai Ben-Shammai displaying one of the Afghan Genizah documents.

Israel's National Library buys 1,000-year-old Jewish documents from Afghanistan

The documents were reportedly discovered by villagers in a cave in eastern Afghanistan, near Iranian and Uzbeki border. Collection of 29 pages include writings by Saadia Gaon.

By Nir Hasson | Jan 4, 2013 | 10:26 AM | 17

Ancient wine vessel found in north Israel draws picture of Canaanite banquets

The Tel Kabri palace, built some 3,850 years ago and located today in Israel's north, was first discovered in the 1950s. A vessel found in one of the rooms strengthen hypothesis it was designed for special events.

By Ran Shapira | Dec 9, 2012 | 08:12 AM | 2

The Arab villages that were: a new Israeli guidebook

A new volume in Hebrew and Arabic retraces a past that many prefer to forget.

By Moshe Gilad | Dec 7, 2012 | 10:30 AM | 64

Samson striking the Philistines in an early third century C.E. mosaic in a synagogue in Wadi Hamam.

Samson follows the sun to Galilee

Local archaeologists have unearthed some seemingly out-of-place depictions of the sun god Helios in the mosaic floors of ancient synagogues. Can this be attributed to a link between the pagan god, the biblical hero Samson, and Joshua, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land?

By Elchanan Reiner, David Amit | Oct 6, 2012 | 02:13 AM | 2

Food & Drink

Porcini mushroom brulee at Kitchen Market

The top five vegetarian dishes in Tel Aviv

By Rotem Maimon | 06:47 PM

The raw truth: The five best ceviche dishes in Tel Aviv

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | 09:42 PM

Why look at art if you can eat it

By Ellie Armon Azoulay | 05:41 PM

Music & Theater

From 'The Imaginary Invalid' at Khan: Actors were victims of play’s staging.

Just for laughs: New Israeli production of a Moliere classic passes on play's profound elements

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:56 AM

A French film about theater - the most pleasurable combination

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:23 AM

Calexico's show at the Barby lacks spice

By Ben Shalev | 05:40 PM

Parks & Nature

Passover event guide: What not to pass over in Israel during the holiday

By Itamar Zohar | 11:15 PM

A peaceful hike in a region of conflict

By Moshe Gilad | 03:30 PM

Winter camping in Israel just got easier

By Rina Rozenberg | 11:23 AM | 4

Museums & Exhibits

Stairway to Haifa: Cutting a slice out of the city's urban layer cake

By Moshe Gilad | 03:53 PM

A chilly spectacle at Jerusalem's International Ice Festival

By Reuters | 12:11 PM

Israeli childhood in pictures

By Tamar Rotem | 06:19 AM

Travel News

Recommendations for 2012 Israel Festival in Jerusalem

By City Mouse Online | 08:27 PM

Club Med surrenders Achziv Beach back to Israeli public

By Zafrir Rinat | 01:02 AM | 2

Travelers balk at new money-changing rates at Israel's airport

By Andrew Esensten | 02:16 AM | 6