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.
Moshe Katsav Requests Passover Prison Leave
Israeli ex-Pres. Moshe Katsav has requested a Passover prison leave though he isn't eligible.
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.
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.
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.
Combat Soldiers Forbidden to Fast on Tisha B’Av
Israel's Chief Rabbis give ruling exempting IDF soldiers from fasting on Tisha B'Av.
Hundreds of Jews Ascend Temple Mount for Tisha B’Av
“Today, on Tisha B'Av, the day upon which the Holy Temple was destroyed, we came together with hundreds of Jews to the Temple Mount to fulfill the commandment of being in the holy place, to pray there for the welfare of the IDF soldiers who are defending all of Israel..."
Mother of Naftali Frenkel With Rosh HaShana Request for Jewish Unity [video]
Naftali Frenkel's mother's message for Rosh HaShana is for the Jewish people to remain united, as one family.
Selichot
Ashkenazi Jews begin saying Selichot tonight, the week of Rosh Hashana.
Arab Media Outlet Struggles w/ Cave of Patriarchs Closure to Muslims on Rosh Hashana
An Arab media outlet appears to be having issues with the closure of the Cave of the Patriarchs to Muslims over Rosh Hashana.
Guinness Record for Shofar Blowing Broken in NJ
For the record, Jewish law allows you only to hear on shofar at a time on Rosh HaShanah.
Rosh HaShana Message from PM Binyamin Netanyahu
PM Netanyahu has sent out his Rosh HaShana greeting to Jews around the world.
Breslov Hassidim to Spend Rosh Hashana in Israel
Technical difficulties canceled the flight, and everyone was sent home...
Fast of Gedaliah
On Sunday, Jews will be refraining from food and drink from dawn until sunset to commemorate the Fast of Gedaliah.
Following Nebuchadnetzar’s destruction of the...
BB Gunman Fires at Jews in Baltimore on Rosh HaShanah
An anti-Semite shot a wake-up call for Jews in Baltimore.
Israelis Mark Yom Kippur with Prayers for Peace and Life
“The meaning of Yom Kippur takes on an added significance when we think of all the rockets that were fired and the people who were saved by miracles this summer.
Rare ‘Four Species’ Coin from Bar Kochba in Display in Israel
The exhibition includes the largest gold medallion with Judaic symbols known in existence.
New York, High-End Dealers Cater To Jews Seeking The Perfect Etrog
The “perfect” etrog actually has one big non-Halachic blemish – it is not grown in Israel.
‘Rickshaw’ Sukkah Makes the Rounds in New York
A “wandering Sukkah” catches up with wandering Jews.
Racheli Frenkel: Be Joyful on the Holiday for Our Boys Too [photos]
In Giv’at Oz veGa’on in Gush Etzion, celebrations were held for Simchat Beit HaShoeva.
President Erdogan Sends Hanukkah Greetings to Turkey’s Jews, Beats Obama to Holiday!
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lost no time this year in publicly offering warm Chanukah greetings to the nation's Jewish community, even ahead of US Pres. Obama.
1,000 Youth in Israel Pick Fruit for Needy on Tu B’Shevat
In honor of Tu B'Shevat, youth volunteering with Leket Israel, are picking excess fruit remaining on trees in people's private gardens to give to the poor.