19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem
An ancient Megillat Esther scroll dating back to the 19th century, bearing rare stamps from the community of Gaza expatriates ...
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The earliest surviving photographs of Jerusalem live on in historic exhibit
(Girault de Prangey’s camera, for example, has yet to be tracked down.) As of the mid-19th century, Jerusalem’s residents were photographing their own city. James Graham, a Scottish ...
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The Jerusalem wine story: An in-depth look at the Holy City's history with the grape
In the Israel of the mid-19th century, there was no wine industry as such, but wherever there are Jews, there will be home winemakers. Jews require wine for even their most basic religious ritual.
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Israel courts the Middle East’s minorities
Some minorities may see benefits in allying with Israel today. Syria is now ruled by a former al-Qaeda leader. A recent ...