The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ein-kerem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ein Kerem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ein-kerem/ 32 32 Child finds unique decorated cross on Jerusalem field trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/child-finds-unique-decorated-cross-on-jerusalem-field-trip/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448783 While on a class foraging walk, boy, 10, discovers small Christian artifact encrusted with intricate mosaic decorations that points to Jerusalem's history as a pilgrimage center

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]]> The tours, events and shows that will light up your Hanukkah https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-tours-events-and-shows-that-will-light-up-your-hanukkah/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:08:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2653886 Archaeological digs, cupcake decorations, museum tours and neighborhood explorations are some of the activities on offer during the eight-day holiday

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]]> Body of man found in burning car in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-man-found-in-burning-car-in-jerusalem/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:14:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2561761 Victim pronounced dead at the scene; authorities said to believe incident not criminal

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]]> Will housing, hotels, highway devastate Jerusalem’s pastoral White Ridge hill? https://www.timesofisrael.com/will-housing-hotels-highway-devastate-jerusalems-pastoral-white-ridge-hill/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:05:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2332642 National committee to discuss appeal Thursday against plans to build 5,000+ homes in unspoiled area, as city tries to meet national targets for housing to match population growth

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]]> Foraging is a way of life for this Ein Kerem family https://www.timesofisrael.com/foraging-is-a-way-of-life-for-this-ein-kerem-family/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 22:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1992892 Grasses and wild mustard, sorrel and preserved grapes form the basis of their weekly winter menu

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]]> For third time in a week, incendiary balloons found in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-third-time-in-a-week-incendiary-balloons-found-in-jerusalem/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 09:10:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1941087 Civilian collects the device and drives it to police, despite warnings that such objects could hold improvised explosives

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]]> Stalactite cave discovered 900 feet below Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/underground-stalactite-cave-discovered-near-jerusalem/ Fri, 25 May 2018 11:53:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1857887 Workers digging route for new water pipe to Jerusalem and the West Bank find 46-foot-long subterranean cavern

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]]> Ancient handicrafts flourish in Jerusalem’s mystical Ein Kerem https://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-handicrafts-flourish-in-jerusalems-mystical-ein-kerem/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 07:54:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1469505 Enchanting, historic village, filled with picturesque streets and alleyways, is the stuff of which legends are made

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]]> More than 160 treated as temperatures soar https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-israelis-get-medical-attention-in-heatwave/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:57:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1226502 Magen David Adom: Over 80 people across country faint in heatwave; 14 suffering from dehydration

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]]> Firefighters battle large brush fire outside Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/firefighters-battle-large-brush-fire-outside-jerusalem/ Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:45:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1226308 Residents of Ein Kerem and Moshav Even Sapir are evacuated as crews struggle to contain blaze

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]]> Jerusalem family finds 2,000-year-old ritual bath under living room https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-family-finds-2000-year-old-ritual-bath-under-living-room/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:16:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1207667 Discovery in traditional hometown of John the Baptist points to presence of Jewish village during Second Temple era

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]]> US yeshiva student’s funeral procession sets out for Beit Shemesh https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-yeshiva-students-funeral-set-for-friday-morning-in-beit-shemesh/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:42:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1056892&preview_id=1056892 Aaron Sofer, 23, was found dead after he disappeared during hike in forest; unconfirmed report cites dehydration as cause

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]]> Jerusalem fire said caused by negligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-fire-said-to-be-caused-by-negligence/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:17:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1018040 Police say hikers failed to extinguish bonfire, causing major blaze near capital's Ein Kerem neighborhood

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]]> Arson, negligence probed in huge Jerusalem blaze https://www.timesofisrael.com/arson-negligence-probed-in-jerusalem-blaze/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:24:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1017574&preview_id=1017574 Fire chief says forest had been allowed to grow too densely and should have been cleared out

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]]> Firefighters subdue Ein Kerem blaze; arson suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/firefighters-subdue-ein-kerem-fire-arson-suspected/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:29:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1017452&preview_id=1017452 Hundreds evacuated, 3 lightly injured as forest near historic area goes up in flames

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