Lessons in Peacemaking from Israel’s Relations with the Shah’s Iran
“Friendly, informal but not hidden, and based on mutual benefit.”
June 13, 2023
The Synagogues of Ancient Israel
And why they were decorated with zodiacs.
When Gentile archaeologists and explorers began attempts to excavate the ancient sites of the Land of Israel in the 19th century, their primary interest was in finding artifacts from the era of the Hebrew Bible. It was only when Jewish archaeologists began their work in the 20th century that the remnants of the later eras came to light. Among their findings were ancient synagogues, which Lawrence Schiffman describes:
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Islamist Anti-Semitism Isn’t Based in Islam or Anti-Zionism, but in Hating Jews
According to Islamic State, even Shiites are controlled by the Jewish conspiracy.
Pius XII Prioritized Ties with Hitler over Helping the Jews
A pope, but no saint.
The Synagogues of Ancient Israel
And why they were decorated with zodiacs.
The Astronomer Who Found God in the Stars
Remembering Owen Gingerich.