Tag: Jewish & Israeli Holidays
‘We need the joy’: Jews around the world gear up for Purim despite the...
More than 2,000 years ago, when the Jews of Persia triumphed over an existential threat, they celebrated by proclaiming a holiday: They gave charity, the Scroll of Esther recounts, sent each other presents of...
Meron commission calls for Israeli Police Chief to resign
In its findings published on Wednesday, the State Commission of Inquiry into the 2021 Meron disaster found multiple Israeli officials responsible for the tragedy, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On April 30, 2021, 45 Israelis...
Tu B’Shevat highlights challenges being faced by Israeli farmers
As Israelis celebrate the agricultural holiday of Tu B’Shevat on Thursday, Uri Dorman is concerned about the Hamas war's impact on farms near the Gaza and Lebanese borders.
“All those farms are very close to...
Jews pray at Tel Aviv’s Habima Square for World Tefillin Day
A Jewish prayer gathering took place at Tel Aviv's Habima Square on Wednesday morning as part of World Tefillin Day.
The event this year coincides with Tu B'av, celebrated in modern Israel as a holiday of love, but with ancient roots, dating back to the Temple period in Jerusalem when it marked the start of the grape harvest.
Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount for Tisha B’Av
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday in observance of Tisha B’Av.
The annual fast day commemorates tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people, with a focus on the...
Independence Day: A tale of two nations
Independence Day holds immense significance for nations across the world. It’s a time when citizens come together to celebrate the birth of their respective nations and reflect upon the ideals that define their national...