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Could a tiny clay seal impression hold a connection to King Josiah’s court? A First Temple-era discovery bears a name that may link it to a royal adviser mentioned in Scripture — and forthcoming research will explore the intriguing possibility.

How did ancient engineers bring water from Bethlehem to Jerusalem’s Temple Mount without a single pump? A newly uncovered stretch of a 2,000-year-old aqueduct offers a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity that sustained the Holy City.

What kept an ancient industrial site near Haifa busy all year? From olive pressing to dye production, traces left behind nearly 2,800 years ago reveal how workers in the Kingdom of Israel adapted their industries to the changing seasons. 

Three years after October 7, the emotional wounds of war continue to weigh heavily on children in Israel. Alarming new findings reveal the growing toll on their mental health—and why the need for healing, hope, and ongoing care has never been more urgent. Discover what the findings reveal. 

At Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Christian leaders from around the world stood alongside released hostages in a moving expression of remembrance and solidarity. Discover how this gathering honoured the lives affected by October 7 and strengthened the bonds between Christians and Jews. 

As the war in Ukraine continues, attacks on critical infrastructure leave elderly Jews, Holocaust survivors, and vulnerable families struggling to access food, medicine, and warmth. Amid growing hardship, IFCJ Canada remains committed to bringing comfort, dignity, and hope to those in need.

Twenty-five years ago, the world awoke to a morning that would forever change our understanding of evil, courage, and loss.

Tisha B’Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, yet it carries a powerful message of hope. In a special op-ed, Yael Eckstein reflects on how faith, resilience, and God’s presence sustain us through seasons of sorrow and rebuilding.

As Father’s Day approaches, Yael Eckstein reflects on the example of her father, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, and the lessons of faith, love, and purpose that continue to shape her life.