Hey Donald Trump, Israel called — they want their ancient oil lamps back
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Fast Forward How a Catholic university amassed a treasure trove of Jewish artifacts from the Bronx
Fordham University and its Jewish studies center are collecting the quotidian artifacts of a once-thriving Jewish community
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Fast Forward Ancient City Found In Israel During Off-Ramp Construction
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Archaeological excavations in northern Israel in preparation to build a highway off-ramp uncovered a 5,000-year-old city that was home to as many as 6,000 residents. It is one of the first and largest early Bronze Age settlements excavated in Israel, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority, which announced the discovery on Sunday….
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Fast Forward Herod Exhibit at Israel Museum Sparks Dispute With Palestinians
The first major museum exhibition on the divisive biblical figure of Herod the Great has provoked a modern-day row between Israel and the Palestinians over who has the right to dig up his artefacts. The Israel Museum in Jerusalem on Tuesday unveiled a display dedicated to Herod – branded a baby-killer in the Christian tradition…
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News Mementos of Lithuania’s Lost Jews
On the shiny glass table lay jewelry, coins and metal utensils – similar to those in a catalog of antiques. The years have left their mark on the items, but they are still in good shape. Some collector would probably pay a nice amount for them. But these items are not for sale. It is…
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