Jewish History
King Solomon built the first Jewish temple as a place of worship and a...
King Solomon built the first Jewish temple as a place of worship and a monument to God. It was destroyed in 587 B.C.E. by the Babylonians - a tragic event that is still remembered every year on Tisha B'Av.
The Hebrew Language
Learn about the history of Hebrew as an ancient language and the development of Hebrew as a modern language today.
What Was the Great Revolt?
The Great Revolt was the first of three major Jewish rebellions against the Romans. It eventually resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple.
Jerusalem: 3,000 Years of History
From King David's conquest through today's Intifada, Jerusalem has a unique story to tell.
Jews and Jerusalem: The Source of the Bond
Jerusalem is holy to more people than any other city on earth. For Muslims, Jerusalem (known as Al-Quds, the Holy) is where Muhammad ascended to heaven. For Christians, Jerusalem is where Jesus walked, was crucified and resurrected. Why is Jerusalem a sacred city for Jews?
The Holocaust (Shoah)
A highly recommended starting place for exploring the Holocaust. A great variety of in-depth articles about the Holocaust.
The Living Testify
Hungarian Holocaust survivors, who live today on Moshav Nir Galim in Israel, give personal testimonies of their Holocaust experiences.
Opening: 16 Miles of Nazi Files
After 60 years of being hidden away from the public, Nazi records about the 17.5 million people - Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, mental patients, handicapped, political prisoners and other "undesirables" – they persecuted will be open to the public. The ITS Holocaust Archive in Bad Arolson, Germany contains 50 million pages of Nazi documents.
What Is the Behemoth?
The Behemoth is a mythical beast that is mentioned in Job 40:15-24. It is said to be a gigantic ox-like beast with bones as hard as bronze and limbs as firm as rods of iron.
What Is the Ziz?
The Ziz is a mythological bird that is sometimes called "The Queen of Birds."
What Is the Leviathan?
The Leviathan is a mythical sea monster or dragon that is mentioned in Job 41.