Holocaust objects to be displayed at German parliament
An exhibition of Holocaust-era items from the collections of Yad Vashem whose stories are intertwined with Jews from Germany will open in the Bundestag next week, ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jerusalem-based...
Project Kesher launches first-of-its-kind Ukrainian-language Haggadah
Project Kesher, the venerable institution that has supported grassroots advocacy for Jewish identity and renewal in post-Soviet states since 1989, has launched a first-of-its-kind Ukrainian-language Haggadah. Purposely designed to help Ukrainian Jews honor their...
Yom Ha’atzmaut echoes in ‘The Mandalorian’
Eagle-eyed fans of the Disney series “The Mandalorian” and television writers have noted several instances when the show (the third season ended on April 19), which develops characters similar to those in “Star Wars,”...
Kingdom of Judah expanded earlier than thought, new study finds
According to a study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Kingdom of Judah expanded earlier than was previously believed by archaeologists, confirming biblical accounts.
The article, by Institute of Archaeology professor Yosef...
Rare ancient mudbrick passageway found in Jezreel Valley
A mudbrick passageway dating back nearly four millennia has been uncovered in northern Israel’s Jezreel valley, archaeologists revealed on Thursday.
The completely intact 3,800-year-old monumental passageway, which was discovered at Tel Shimron, is the first...
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Tashlich is more than a spiritual, Marie Kondo purge, experts say
Earlier this month, Royal Auction House in Toms River, N.J., sold an 1806 illustrated, handwritten Tashlich guide for $5,000. Last month, Appel Auction in New York offered but didn’t sell a 19th-century painting depicting the rite. Years prior,...
Netanyahu lights first Chanukah candle at Western Wall
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, lit the first Chanukah candle on Thursday evening at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Below is the text of his address:
“We are here by the remnant...
Ethiopia: Jewish community waits 2 years for Israeli government’s answers regarding Aliyah status
The Ethiopian Jewish community, also known as Beta Israel, has practiced Judaism for centuries despite dealing with anti-Semitism and economic hardships. Although a majority has already immigrated to Israel, about 8,000 Jews still remain...
Welcome to Israel: 232 new immigrants arrive on ‘aliyah’
A total of 232 new immigrants touched down at Ben-Gurion Airport early on Wednesday morning on the latest aliyahflight chartered by the Nefesh B’Nefesh organization. On board from North America were 127 children under age...