How the 9 B’Av Mourning Became the Highlight of Muslim Pilgrimage
On the ninth day of the Muslim Hajj, the mass pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, the pilgrims go to Mt. Arafat, where they stand in contemplative vigil and pray.
Chabad Says ‘No Way We Won’t Make a Seder’ in Katmandu
Chabad-Lubavitch officials say “there’s no way in the world, come Passover we will not make a seder for the thousands of Jews who are relying on us” this year in Katmandu, Nepal.
Jews Petition Police to Offer Passover Sacrifice on Temple Mount
No one really believes it will happen this year, and it may not even be “kosher,” but there’s nothing like faith.
Finding Food for Needy Settlers for Passover
"Some families are victims of terror attacks, who are at the verge of starvation." At least 100 basic food packages are prepared monthly.
Moshe Katsav Requests Passover Prison Leave
Israeli ex-Pres. Moshe Katsav has requested a Passover prison leave though he isn't eligible.
Longtime Agunah, ‘Chained Woman’ Freed for Passover
It’s taken 14 years and an ocean of sorrow but a “chained woman” is free in time for the seder.
Shiloh’s Children Hard at Work Baking Matzohs
Children in the Binyamin Jewish community of Shiloh are hard at work baking matzohs for Passover -- as usual.
IDF Prepares for Pesach
The IDF has stocked up for Passover, and hopes the citizens will enjoy touring the countryside (but don't hike in any minefields).
New Study: Nearly Every Israeli will Eat Matza and Keep Kosher on Pesach Eve
90% of Israelis will participate in a Seder, and 80% of "secular" Jews believe in God. Not bad.
2 Arrested with Paschal Lamb
Even the Egyptians didn't dare do this!
Biur Chametz
No, it's not another Haredi protest against the draft, it's burning the Chametz.
Chag Kasher v’Sameach from JewishPress.com
We would like to wish all our readers a wonderful and kosher Pesach holiday.
Hundreds at Bangkok Chabad Passover Seder
More than 400 people sat down at the first seder this year at the Chabad House of Bangkok, Thailand.
Kansas Shooting Suspect a White Supremacist, Indicted for Murder
The suspect charged in the pre-Passover shooting deaths of three people outside two Kansas Jewish centers is a known white supremacist.
Preparations Completed for Priestly Blessing from Jerusalem
Rabbis have been busy with preparations for the traditional Birkat Kohanim, Priestly Blessing, set for Thursday.
Tunisian Jew Stabbed in Djerba
A local Jewish merchant was stabbed Monday on the island of Djerba.
Jews Ordered to ‘Register’ in Donetsk, Ukraine
Jews in Donetsk, Ukraine this week were ordered to “register” themselves and their assets.
Tunisia Leader Facing Flack Over Jewish Pilgrimage to El Ghriba
Tunisian lawmakers are questioning their tourism minister over a decision to allow Israelis to enter the country for the El Ghriba synagogue pilgrimage.
Desecration of Israeli Flags in Jaffa (Yafo)
Unknown vandals splattered red paint on a line of Israeli flags set up in the city of Jaffa (Yafo) in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Beaches are Open, Time for Sand and Fun in the Sun!
Israel’s beach season began officially Thursday morning, May 1, with a bright sunny day and breezy skies, and continues till October 23.
Ateret Cohanim Opens Pre-Army Yeshiva Across from Old City
This month Ateret Cohanim will open an all-mechina pre-army Torah Learning Center in eastern Jerusalem.
PM Reflects on First Recording of Brother Yoni’s Voice
Yom HaZikaron has been a day for the prime minister to reflect on a recording of his brother Yoni's voice.
A Nation in Unity on Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day
Israel’s flag waves at half mast for 23,169 lost Israeli soldiers and victims of terror as quiet reigns in the streets on the nation's Remembrance Day.
Yom HaAtzma’ut Crowds Overwhelm 4 Heritage Sites on Israel’s Independence Day
Site-seeing crowds overwhelmed at least four heritage sites on this Yom Ha'Atzma'ut, prompting officials to close their doors on Israel's Independence Day.
Jewish Youth Battle to Win Israel’s 2014 Annual International Bible Quiz
Sixteen finalists, boys and girls, were facing off on at The Jerusalem Theater stage to win the annual 2014 International Youth Bible Quiz this year.
First Ever Global Observance of the Rescue of European Jewry
Russian Jews led the call for a wider, global Jewish recognition of the rescue of European Jewry.
How Jewish Traditions Begin (Photo Essay)
Is this a new Lag B'Omer tradition in the making?
Tens of Thousands Visit Meron
Police report that tens of thousands of people visited the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron this year.
It's become a popular tradition...
The Inside Story of Israel’s Dairy Industry
The Israeli cow is considered a global leader in milk yields, with the highest national milk and milk solid yields in the world according the Israeli Dairy Board.
Fire it Up for the Southern New England Kosher BBQ Contest
Kosher barbecue experts, fire up your grills! You will be tested in southern Connecticut this fall.
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