IDF Officer Marks Bar Mitzvah in Rafah Synagogue
The battalion commander, who had gotten engaged a few days earlier, had never celebrated the rite of passage.
Netanyahu Compares Purim Story to Fight Against Today’s ‘Persian Axis’
"2,500 years later an enemy of the Jewish people arose in that land. He, too, wants to destroy and annihilate the seed of the Jews from the face of the earth."
US Jews Increased by 134% Purchases of Israeli Judaica Since October 7
“The majority of respondents shared that the conflict fostered a deeper connection to their faith and empathy toward Israel, leading them to purchase Israeli-made Judaica.”
Supreme Court Overturns Tel Aviv Ban on Outdoor Yom Kippur Prayers
Secular protesters last year forcefully prevented traditional Jews from holding an outdoor Yom Kippur service.
Texas to Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary with Moment of Silence, Lowered Flags
“Texas will always stand with the State of Israel and the Israeli people,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.
IDF Rabbis Rule Most Soldiers Must Not Fast on Tisha B’Av
"Fasting during operational activity is prohibited; it is a life-threatening matter," says the Israeli Military Rabbinate.
Israeli Chief Rabbis Tell Celebrants to Not Visit Mount Meron on Lag B’Omer Holiday
The mountain has been especially targeted by Hezbollah rockets and drones due to a nearby military base.
Ben-Gvir Visits Temple Mount During Birkat Cohanim Ceremony
Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers participated in the semi-annual Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall.
Benjamin Netanyahu on Passover Eve: ‘We Will Overcome Those Who Seek Our Lives –...
Netanyahu: “On this night, 133 of our dear brothers and sisters are not around the Seder table, and they are still held hostage by Hamas in hellish conditions.”
Israeli Minister Calls on UN Envoy to Deliver Matzah to Hostages in Gaza
Hamas never delivered the medicine to the hostages either.
Chabad Rabbi Tells Disturbing Fact to Harvard President
Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi: Harvard “would not allow us to leave the menorah here overnight, because there’s fear it’ll be vandalized.”
More Than a Dozen Chabad Hanukah Menorahs to Dispel Darkness in Gaza
Tzach of Israel will also be distributing personal Menorahs and sufganiot (Hanukah donuts) to more than 10,000 Israeli soldiers currently deployed in Gaza.
Israel’s Diaspora Minister Tours Kfar Chabad Etrog Orchard, Honey Factory Ahead of Sukkot
During the visit, Chikli toured the etrog orchard of the Gorlik family, discovering the secrets of growing the unique fruit for Sukkot.
Watch: PM Netanyahu’s Rosh Hashana Message for 5784
Unity and Peace.
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
Florida Sober Passover Seder to Accommodate Jews in Treatment Centers
“There’s something bittersweet about a Seder for someone on the road to recovery. After all, Passover celebrates liberation from captivity, something an individual in recovery longs to experience."
Western Wall Rabbi Blocks Paschal Sacrifice on Temple Mount
The obligation to bring the Korban Pesach is still in place today.
Released Time Program Distributes Shmurah Matzah to Hundreds of NYC Public School Students
The Released Time program allow for public school students with parental permission to take time during regular school hours to receive religious instruction.
Netanyahu Leads Tu Bishvat Tree-Planting Ceremony in Honor of Jerusalem Terror Victims
The Israeli prime minister planted an olive tree close to the synagogue where an Arab terrorist killed seven people last month.
In Russia, ‘Despite the Situation, Permits Were Given’ for a Public Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
A large crowd of people participated in the joyous celebration, even though it was snowing and freezing cold.
43 Thousand Israelis Called by Names Related to the Chanukah Holiday
The most common name associated with Hanukkah is Or – 38,707.
White House Unveils Chanukah Menorah as Part of Official Holiday Decorations for First Time
Chanukiot have previously been lit in the White House, but this is the first time one has been included as part of an official display.
Under Fire, Israelis Pray at Yosef’s Tomb in Shechem
Wednesday night’s entrance took place on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday and to mark the Ushpizin day of Yosef HaTzadik.
Thousands Participate in Recreation of Temple-Era Sukkot Water Libation Ceremony in Jerusalem
The “Pouring of the Water” was an important feature of the festival of Sukkot during the times of the Temple.
Netanyahu Goes to Hospital During Yom Kippur
Benjamin Netanyahu didn't feel well towards the end of Yom Kippur.
Fast of Gedaliah
On the day after Rosh Hashana, Jews will be refraining from food and drink from dawn until sunset to commemorate the Fast of Gedaliah.
Israel Bans Visitors from Bringing Their Own Lulavs for Sukkot
If visitors to Israel do bring their own, they will be taken away, and new ones will be provided that were grown in Israel, free of charge.
In Time for Shavuot: Israel’s National Library Reveals Invaluable Torah Scrolls
Due to their exceedingly delicate state, the Torah scrolls were only brought out for a few minutes to be filmed.
EMT Starts Jerusalem Liberation Day with Saving a Life then Singing Hallel
Just after 8:30 Sunday morning, an employee at a school on Shalom Sharabi Street in Petah Tikvah told one of his colleagues that he...
Bibi Delivers Jerusalem Day Message at the Kotel
Netanyahu had a Jerusalem Day message.