Millions of Jews worldwide pause to observe Yom Kippur
The holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, was set to commence at sunset on Tuesday. It’s a time when Israel come to a near-complete pause.
Many Israelis observe a 25-hour fast and attend...
Jewish influencers and Israeli soldiers to light Hanukkah candles together
In celebration of the eight nights of Hanukkah that begin on Sunday evening, Friends of the IDF (FIDF) has announced a campaign to show solidarity with those who keep the miracle of the Jewish...
Pesach during the Holocaust
The Pesach holiday – which marks the Jewish people’s exodus from enslavement in ancient Egypt – was never more reminiscent in modern times as during the Holocaust. In the Pesach Haggadah, which recounts the miraculous story, Jews...
The Jewish world commemorates Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar
The Jewish world will commemorate Tisha Beav, the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar due to the misfortunes and calamities that have occurred throughout its millennial history.
The Mishnah, in the treaty Taanit (fasting) chapter...
“Hava Tequila Cabaret” A fun-filled event featuring a cast of young and rising talent
A fun-filled event featuring a cast of young and rising talent. Hosted by Adam B. Shapiro Dani Apple, Stephanie Lynne Mason, Daniella Rabbani, Lauren Jeanne Thomas, Bobby Underwood, and Mikhl Yashinsky & Michael Winograd.
Please...
The Little-known Christian, Nebraskan roots of Tu B’Shvat
It’s a little-known quirk of timing and history that the transformation of Tu B’Shvat, which in 2017 fell on Feb. 11, from an obscure Kabbalistic holiday to its current incarnation can trace its origins...
Eight fun facts about Shavuot in Israel
Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to get ready for what many consider to be the best holiday on the Jewish calendar: Shavuot. Coming seven weeks after Passover (Shavuot means “weeks” in...
Mimouna: A Post-Passover Celebration
Though originating and celebrated widely in the Sephardic community (Jews of Mediterranean background), a small number of North American Ashkenazi Jews (those of Eastern European background) have started celebrating this festival in recent years.
Theories...
Despite limits on Uman pilgrimage, some hold out hope to visit for Rosh Hashanah
Each year, tens of thousands of Jews from across the world make a pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine, to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, at the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
The leader...
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...