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The Siege of Masada: A Story of Courage, Controversy and Historical Context

The Siege of Masada is one of the most well-known events in Jewish history, a tale of courage, defiance, and sacrifice that has inspired generations of Jews and captured the imagination of people around the world. It is a story of a group of Jews who refused to surrender to the might of the Roman […]

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The Myth and Reality of Masada: Re-examining the History of Israel’s Iconic Site

Masada, an isolated flat-topped rock fortress in the Judean Desert, has captured the imagination of Israelis and visitors to the country for decades. The site was excavated from 1963 to 1965, revealing the magnificent palace-fortress of King Herod the Great of Judea and the tragic evidence of the unsuccessful attempt by Jewish rebels to prevent […]