Don’t Blame the Occupation for the Terrorist Slaying of Ori Ansbacher
Jihadism, not a struggle for liberation.
February 13, 2019
An Ancient Coin Dedicated to “the Freedom of Israel”
Two hikers discover a remnant of the Bar Kokhba revolt.
Last week, two Israeli hikers came across an ancient coin, apparently exposed by recent winter rains. Realizing its likely historical value, they handed it over to the archaeologist Zvika Tzuk, who in turn showed it to his colleague Danny Syon. Tzuk and Syon identified the coin as one minted by followers of the Jewish rebel Shimon Bar Kokhba during the brief period when they managed to liberate parts of Palestine from Roman rule. Michael Bachner writes:
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The Problem with Asking Anti-Semites to Say Sorry
Apology unaccepted.
Can Belief in the Divinity of the Torah Be Reconciled with Biblical Criticism?
An impressive but flawed new book tries to do so.
A Prominent Muslim Cleric Joined the Pope in Embracing Religious Tolerance. His Arabic Statements Suggest Something Else
A superficial show for a Western audience.
An Ancient Coin Dedicated to “the Freedom of Israel”
Two hikers discover a remnant of the Bar Kokhba revolt.