An ancient treasure trove of silver coins dating back 2,200 years found in a desert cave in Israel could add crucial new evidence to support a story of Jewish rebellion, archaeologists said Tuesday.

Mini Teaser: The Biblical account tells a cautionary tale for Mid-East policy today—to those reading between the lines. Judas' numbers grew. When local Seleucid officials tried to squash the revolt, ...

At a Chanukah candle-lighting at the Western Wall, the Israeli prime minister said the nation's military forces are “performing miracles.”The post Netanyahu: Israel ‘fighting the battle that the Macca ...

Some 2,200 years after the Maccabees’ revolt, historians and archaeologists are uncovering new information about their era. NEW YORK (JTA) — Some 2,200 years after the Maccabees’ revolt, historians ...

An ancient treasure trove of silver coins dating back 2,200 years found in a desert cave in Israel could add crucial new evidence to support a story of Jewish rebellion, archaeologists said Tuesday.

This Jewish holiday, also known as the festival of lights, celebrates the Maccabean revolt against the Syrian-Greek army. The ...

In Israel today, Chanukah has become a holiday that inspires the modern nation, as it commemorates the ancient struggle for ...

Corporations — and plenty of everyday people — treat Hanukkah as Jewish Christmas. It has a nice little story about miraculous oil, plus you decorate your house and give gifts. Even plenty of Jews ...

Some 2,200 years after the Maccabees’ revolt, historians and archaeologists are uncovering new information about their era. This year’s biggest discovery is a correspondence between Seleukes IV, whose ...