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Kehillat Israel Synagogue to reopen after damage from Palisades fire

After 16 months, Kehillat Israel Synagogue will reopen following the Palisades fire. The rededication ceremony marks a new chapter for the congregation’s return home.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Kehillat Israel Synagogue set to reopen. May 8, 2026.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

Why Hegseth’s use of 'Pharisee' echoes anti-Jewish bias - opinion

Using “Pharisee” as a political insult misrepresents Jewish history and reinforces long-standing religious stereotypes.

|ByJACOB SIVAK
Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.

An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging

Analysis of the site also shows that the structure had been continuously used from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, with only minor architectural modifications happening during that time.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Stele depicting Roman Emperor Tiberius standing before the Theban triad of the ancient Egyptian gods found near the Karnak Temple Complex, March 30, 2026.

Stone stele depicting Roman emperor, Egyptian gods found near Karnak temple site in Luxor

The stele was discovered during the three-year-long restoration efforts of a gateway from the time of Ramesses III in Karnak.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Archaeologists uncover 2,700-year-old temple and sanctuary in ancient city of Kastabala, Turkey

In inscriptions uncovered in the ancient city dating back to the 5th century BCE, the local Luwian people mentioned their goddess Kubaba Pirwaşua.

DECEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view of the Kastabala-Hierapolis, located in Osmaniye province in southern Turkey today

Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud

In 2016, Iraqi forces retook control of the site of ancient Nimrud, and since then, reconstruction efforts have been taking place in an attempt to repair the damage caused by ISIS.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud.

Children in pharaonic attire welcome visitors to Karnak's winter solstice event

Thousands visited Luxor's Karnak Temple to witness the sun align with its main axis, marking winter's start on December 21.

DECEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Children in pharaonic attire welcomed visitors to Karnak's winter solstice event.