Perhaps no civilization has made so many contributions to the world than ancient Egypt. The Egyptian Museum is unique as the first purpose-built museum in the Middle East, housing national treasures like jewelry, coffins, paintings, and papyrus documents. In 1895, French architect Marcel Dourgnon won an international competition to design a building to house and...Read More

Widely considered to be one of the happiest times in the Jewish calendar, and observed during the High Holy Day season, the festival of Sukkot starts exactly 14 nights after the Jewish new year, Rosh HaShana, begins, and four nights after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, ends. This special holiday celebrates the gathering of...Read More

As we mark one year since the devastating Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, it is important to reflect on the resilience and unity of the Israeli people during these trying times. The surprise assault, launched by Hamas militants from Gaza, resulted in tragic loss of life and severe destabilization in the region,...Read More

Regarded as the holiest and most solemn holiday on the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur is also known as the Day of Atonement in the Bible. Commencing on the tenth day in the Hebrew month of Tishrei, as commanded in the Bible, Leviticus 16:29–34, Yom Kippur signifies the final opportunity for Jewish people to seek atonement,...Read More