Israel
Jerusalem Contested
The Holy City changed hands many times before the War of Independence.
The Land of Israel in Modern Jewish Thought
In modernity, Jews have believed in various kinds of Zionism--and some have also stood in opposition.
Jewish Life in Palestine at the Beginning of the Christian Era
What daily life was like from the first through fifth centuries.
Babylonian Exile
The Temple's destruction, the transfer of leadership to Babylon, and the Persian return to Israel reflect the larger political conflicts of the ancient world.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
The Land of Israel Under Roman Rule
Judea becomes a Roman tributary.
Building the Second Temple
The historical importance and practical history of rebuilding ancient Judaism's sacred center.
Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel
Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.