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The 10th of Tevet & The Forgotten Kaddish

By Rabbi Elchanan Poupko

On this day we learn to not only look at tragic events, but also on what led up to them. This is all the more important when talking about the Holocaust

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The Kotel on the Fast Day of the 17th of Tammuz

By Video of the Day

Videos from the Jotel on teh 17th of Tammuz fast day

Israel / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Weather

New Year, Old Weather

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The dust is settling, but the mercury is not.

News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

Fast of 17th of Tammuz Is on the 18th of Tammuz

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

In three weeks, the Fast of the 9th of Av will be on the 10th of Av.

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A Message for the 17th of Tammuz

By Video of the Day

Understanding Tefilla, the 3 Weeks and the 17th of Tammuz.

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17th of Tammuz Blues

By Video of the Day

We're now in the month of Tammuz, and while it isn't the 17th of Tammuz yet, here's a musical explanation of the day that's quickly approaching.  

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Holocaust / Judaism

Today is a Fast Day and not ‘Happy New Year’ Day

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Chief Rabbi David Lau reminds all Jews to say the Kaddish prayer in memory of Holocaust victims.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judaism

The Holiest Day of the Year: How IDF Soldiers Observe Yom Kippur

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

The IDF is nothing if not innovative. For soldiers who are on the front lines during the Yom Kippur Fast, the army suggests they suck on popsicles to keep their strength without violating to laws of the fast.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Religion

Netanyahu Opens ‘Direct Talks' with Abbas: Greetings on Ramadan

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Who says Netanyahu does not want peace with Abbas? He picked up the phone to wish him greetings on Ramadan. Why didn’t Kerry think of that? Maybe Arabs will call tonight and wish Bibi a good fast.”

Jewish / News Briefs / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel

It’s Official: Israel to Fast on Yom Kippur like Americans

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Knesset has driven the last nail in the once holy coffin of changing the clocks twice a year according to the timing of Passover and Yom Kippur. Daylight Time will remain until the end of October.

Jewish / News Briefs / Religion

Fast of 17th of Tammuz On Tuesday

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Tuesday, Jews commemorate the 17th of Tammuz. The day is a fast day in which we recall the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the Second Temple's destruction. In addition, in Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah) 39:2 and 52:6-7 it says that the walls of the First Temple were breached, though the Talmud Yerushalmi 23A says […]

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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