300 Intel drones to light skies over Jerusalem at Israel Independence celebration
Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, will join Israel for Wednesday night’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, bringing along 300 Intel drones to help put on a massive light show in the skies over Jerusalem.
“I am excited to...
College parties like no other, bringing Israel into the mix
In the weeks leading up to Yom Ha’aztmaut—Israel’s Independence Day—on April 19, pro-Israel students from more than 160 university campuses across North America have been holding parties and celebrations for the Jewish state’s 70th...
Walking in the footsteps of those who battled in 1948
Members of the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli civilians are jointly commemorating the decisive battles of the 1948 War of Independence ahead of national celebrations of Israel’s 70th year of Independence.
“When you study the...
Bulgarian foreign ministry hosts Balkan Jewish leaders for special Passover dinner
SOFIA - The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry hosted the Organization of Jews in Bulgaria ‘Shalom’ and representatives of the Jewish communities of Greece, Macedonia, and Serbia on Thursday for a special Passover dinner.
In a message...
Counting of the Omer
Counting of the Omer (Hebrew: ספירת העומר, Sefirat HaOmer, sometimes abbreviated as Sefira or the Omer) is an important verbal counting of each of the forty-nine days between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot as stated in the Hebrew Bible: Leviticus 23:15–16.
This mitzvah ("commandment") derives from the Torah commandment to count...
Passover isn’t Passover without food and (Israeli) wine pairings
Nearly every Jewish holiday puts food and wine at the center of the celebration. There is a common phrase that describes Jewish holidays thus: “They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat.” A...
Seventy years of sacrifice: A global salute to Israel’s fallen soldiers
If you’ve ever been in Israel for Yom Hazikaron—the Memorial Day for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish homeland—chances are you will never forget it.
Even if you somehow miss the official...
Pesah Es Alegriyas
Kon la primavera por la ventana, los arvoles en boda, flores ke kon ke orgulyo prodigan sus perfumes, la vida ke se renovela kon miles de tonos del vedre i las frutas ke empesan...
President Trump wishes Jews a ‘Happy Passover’
U.S. President Donald Trump sent wishes to Jews for a “Happy Passover” and Christians for a “Happy Easter” in an annual video message.
“During the sacred holiday of Passover, Jewish families around the world give...
IDF soldiers at Gaza border shared in Passover seder
Even those soldiers who fought to protect Israel’s border with Gaza on the night of Passover last Friday were able to celebrate a kosher Passover seder, according to an announcement by the Israel Defense...