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.

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.

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 ...

A team of archeologists uncovered roof tiles in an archaeological site known as the City of David that may have played a role in the Maccabean Revolt. The knowledge of how these particular ceramic ...

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, ...

A small Jewish community gathered Saturday in Alpena to celebrate Hanukkah, an eight day celebration that commemorates the ...

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 ...

Yes, the first day of Hanukkah is on Christmas this year, Dec. 25. It begins at sundown. Hanukkah ends at sundown on Jan. 2. Why is Hanukkah so late this year? Hanukkah always begins on the 25th of ...

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 ...