Israel

Jews and Christians read their own ideas about authority into this ancient legislative institution.

Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.

The perpetrator of the Hebron massacre is both vilified and celebrated.

The leader of all priests in the ancient Temple had special rights and privileges.

The first king of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

An American who spied for Israel.

The history of Jews in Europe and the early Zionist movement show ample examples of the convergence of sports and Judaism. By Michael Brenner

Moving into the international arena.

Turning away from tradition and establishing its own roots.

Hitting at the Haredim.

How the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War shaped Israel.