Tag: christmas
Egyptian President El-Sisi Appears at Coptic Mass
First time ever, Egypt's Pres. el-Sisi attends Coptic Christmas mass at Cairo Abbasiya Cathedral, says all Egyptians "one hand."
Iran Celebrated Christmas by Hanging 7 People
Iran hanged seven people at dawn on Christmas and 12 others before and after the Christian holiday, according to the National Council of Resistance...
Indiana’s GOP Governor Tours Israel with Eyes on the White House
Gov. Mike Pence celebrated Christmas in Israel and staked his credentials for a possible run at the presidency.
Hebrew University to Close for Christmas
Hebrew University will give its students the day off on Christmas for the first time ever.
There will be no classes on Thursday, Dec. 25,...
Sydney Chabad Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Canceled ‘Out of Respect’
Is Sydney also going to turn out the lights on Christmas trees?
Pope’s Prayers for Peace Omit Iran and Korea
Pope Francis’ first Christmas message was full of hope for peace in war-torn Syria and South Sudan, the “often and overlooked” war-torn Central African...
US ‘Holiday Stamps’ Include Menorah Made by Vermont Blacksmith
Hanukkah seems to be politically correct this year. So is the African American holiday Kwanzaa, both of which were honored with new US postage stamps. The Christians struck out this year – and are angry.
Rabbi Keleman on the True Origins of Christmas.
Yishai presents, as he does every year, a class given by Rabbi Lawrence Keleman about the origins of Christmas
Why Celebrate the Circumcision of Jezeus?
The history of January 1st should make Jews think twice before they celebrate New Year’s and take part in its heathen festivities.
January 1st is Not New Year’s
In galut, wee become possessed by the foreign lands and cultures where we live.
Twas the Last Night of Hanukah
By and large, American Jews are not really waiting for Mashiach to come.