Halachic Archeology
Halachic archeology is the utilization for halacha and Jewish sources to explain archeological finds that have been misinterpreted. The halachcic archeology actually is the synthesis and proof of validity of ancient Jewish texts. Often this is critical for understanding the specifics of halacha that has not been used, in some cases for centuries. Issues like what is a chatzer, a kezayit, tekhelet, are examples of topics that halachic archeology can shed light.
The Jewish Calendar and a halachic sundial from Qumran
The replication and testing of the sundial in Qumran
going up on har habayit-מאירי click
Jewish symbols on coins – click on coin
The underground stones of the Temple mount from the bet Hamikdash
The Double gat and Solomon’s stables today and 19th century in pictures
Tekhelet
Video – The Meaning Of Tekhelet – Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Weinreb – OU Exec VP emeritus