Hasmonean Ruins Near Jericho Reveal Ancient Struggle to Preserve Jewish Identity, Tradition

JERICHO, Judean Desert – Long before modern cities and borders, an ancient priestly family called the Hasmoneans restored religious freedom and strengthened Jewish identity. They turned Jericho into a place of power, luxury, and politics. The Hasmoneans are remembered as a Jewish priestly family who led the revolt against Greek-Seleucid rule. The Greeks had outlawed the practice of Jewish traditions and desecrated the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Excavations in Jericho at the Hasmonean Palace complex uncovered one of the region's most impressive Second Temple Period sites. For security reasons, it's not accessible year-round. Israeli Tour Guide Gadi Himof told CBN News that the complex is open "only on holidays, Hanukkah, Passover, Sukkot." Read the full story from CBN's Yehuda Chamorro and Paul Petitte: https://cbn.com/news/israel/hasmonean-ruins-near-jericho-reveal-ancient-sruggle-preserve-jewish-identity-tradition For over 20 years, CBN has beamed life-giving Farsi broadcasts into Iran despite internet shutdowns. Now, with war erupting across the country today and civilians facing mass displacement and suffering, CBN is ready to deliver prayer support, emergency food, humanitarian aid, and the hope of Jesus to families whose lives have been upended by conflict. DONATE HERE --- cbn.com/iran See ALL our live reporting on war with Iran: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOrpssK0sq-SoCgJ6Ic_C5fzc_Brv22n CBN News. Because Truth Matters Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on X: https://x.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews