20 May 2009

Ancient handle with Hebrew text found in Jerusalem



Archaeologists digging on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives have discovered a nearly 3,000-year-old jar handle bearing ancient Hebrew script, a find significantly older than most inscribed artifacts unearthed in the ancient city, an archaeologist said.

The Iron Age handle is inscribed with the Hebrew name Menachem, which was the name of an Israelite king and is still common among Jews. Read more here.

07 May 2009

5760

Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad!



Dad and Mom, 07 May 1960




Dad, Mom, and Mom's parents, Mary Eileen and Benedict Roddy, 07 May 1960




Dad, Mom, and Dad's parents, Freda and Harry Schoen, 07 May 1960



Front: Harry and Freda Schoen and Mary Eileen and Benedict Roddy
Back: Neil Schoen (Dad's brother and Best Man), Dad, Mom, Carol Mulivihill (Maid of Honor)

06 May 2009

Palestinians busted trying to sell 2,000 year-old Hebrew scroll



Two Palestinians were arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing a rare antique Hebrew scroll and attempting to sell it for millions of dollars.

Police apprehended the two suspects in Jerusalem after an intelligence tip allowed police forces to trace their tracks and intercept the document's sale. See more here.