Chassidic New Year’s Celebrations Cheer Up Israel, Cities Around the World
Jews are gathering at Chabad-led "farbrengens" in Israel and around the world to celebrate the Chassidic New Year, "Yud Tes Kislev."
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.
NC Gay Pride Event Pushed on Account of Yom Kippur
You could finish Ma'ariv with the minyan, then even do Kiddush Levanah, if the sky isn't overcast, change into your leather shorts and hit the festival.
Festive Sukkot Holiday Meals Provided Throughout Israel Via Centuries-Old Network
Colel Chabad’s national network of soup kitchens is part of Israel’s longest continuously running charity, founded in 1788.
Lifeguards at Lake Kinneret on Chol HaMoed Passover
Last year more than 250,000 tourists flocked to the beaches along the shores of the lake on the Passover holiday.
Pharoah Sends Passover Greetings; Rare Scarab Seal Found at Tel Dor
A rare scarab seal belonging to a senior Egyptian official of the 13th Pharaonic Dynasty is found by a birdwatcher on Israel's northern coast.
Watch: Tu B’Shevat Means Fresh Fruit from Israel to Begin New Year of Trees
“Farmers are today’s pioneers, and Israel’s agricultural produce is among the best in the world.”
Mayor Adams, Ambassador Erdan Light World’s Largest Menorah on 59th Street
Chabad wants New Yorkers of all faiths to embrace the Chanukah message that promises hate and darkness will never win.
President Hands Out Chanukah Jelly Doughnuts (a.k.a. Sufganiot)
Later, after dark, the president lit six Chanukah candles with the men and women of the Valleys Brigade at Metzukei Dragot.
Tel Aviv Celebrates Passover, then Hits the Beach
Each of Tel Aviv’s 13 beautiful beaches has its own distinct character.
Biden Cites the Talmud at Hanukkah Reception while UN Envoy Equates Jews with Terrorists
Also on hand at the reception was Charlie Cytron-Walker, who saved three hostages from a synagogue.
Capsule Selichot at the Kotel in the Age of Corona
In the Sephardic tradition, recital of Selichot in preparation for the High Holidays begins on the second day of the Hebrew month of Elul.
Major Israeli Chasidic Posek: The Mitzvah Protects Us in Traditional Simchat Torah Gatherings
To Rabbi Klein's credit, he did not try to contradict the scientific truth that those who observe the commandments of prayer and study in public and in closed spaces risk their lives.
Abbas Advisor: Jews Desecrate Tomb of the Patriarchs with Chanukiah
"The occupation state ... is exploiting every opportunity, and particularly the so-called 'Jewish holidays,’ in order to commit crimes," says P.A. Supreme Sharia Judge Mahmoud al-Habbash.
Netanyahu: Iran Will Fail like Haman Did 2,500 Years Ago
"2,500 years ago another Persian tyrant tried to destroy the Jewish people and just as he failed then – you will fail today.”
Powerless Crown Prince of Defunct Kingdom Sends Chanukah Greetings to Post-Holocaust Jewish Remnants
This is so sad, but wait, there's even more "complicated" stuff.
Man of the Year 5781: The Indefatigable MK Itamar Ben-Gvir
Last spring, MK Ben-Gvir was not a commentator on the news – he was the news.
EMTs Resuscitate Elderly Jerusalemite in Front of his Family Erev Chanukah
"Being part of this right before the holiday of Hanukkah gave me a lot of joy.”
US Embassy Urging Investigation of Chanukah Menorah Thrown into Ukraine River
If caught, the perpetrators will face from a fine to up to five years in prison.
President Aliyev Sends Rosh Hashanah Greetings to the Jewish Community of Azerbaijan
The State Department urged Azerbaijan to avoid using the pandemic to silence “civil society advocacy, opposition voices, or public discussion.”
Moshe Katsav Requests Passover Prison Leave
Israeli ex-Pres. Moshe Katsav has requested a Passover prison leave though he isn't eligible.
Tisha B’Av Night Procession in Jerusalem Held Despite the Pandemic as Statement of Sovereignty
"Wherever Jews do not settle, others come and seize the land."
Israeli Leaders Flock to Kfar Chabad for Joyous Second Hakafot (video)
Herzog urged the dancers to simply keep the commandment of “love thy neighbor” – “Ahavat Yisrael, Ahavat Yisrael, Ahavat Yisrael.”
MK’s Prepare Food Packages for Needy in Israel with Migdal Ohr
Migdal Ohr distributes tens of thousands of food parcels to needy families.
Leftist MK to Propose Nullifying Israel’s Passover Laws
'The decision regarding eating chametz is personal and there is no place for the legislator to become involved by imposing limits and threatening criminal sanctions.'
Ukraine Threatens to Bar Israelis from Uman for High Holy Days, Again
In July 2022, Korniychuk made a similar announcement, once again threatening that Ukraine would bar visits to Uman for the Jewish High Holy Days.
Mazel Tov Jerusalem Reunited Half a Century! (List of Events Included)
‘“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you who love her,’ Happy Jerusalem Day.’”
And Who By a Plague: 41% of Corona Dead in Israel Were Unvaccinated
All of which means the vaccines work, go get vaccinated.
DM Liberman’s Purim Message
Defense Minister Liberman's Purim message to his Chareidi coalition partners.
Tens of Thousands Flock to Uman for Annual Breslov Pilgrimage to Celebrate Rosh Hashana
This year an estimated 37,000 Jews from Israel and around the world have boarded planes to head to the site so far.