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Come Plant a Tree: It’s Tu B’Shevat!

Children across the country are going out with their schools to plant fruit trees as they learn about the holiday.

Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!

Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.

Ushering Out 5781: Elul Selichot Begin at the Kotel

Some time between the decline of the Jewish center in Eretz Israel and the early Medieval era we started saying Selichot as part of our annual cycle of prayers.

Everything You Didn’t Know about Purim that Falls on Friday – You’ll Be Amazed...

The significant changes in the practice of Purim apply mainly to the surrounded cities, out of which we know for certain only about Jerusalem and Jericho.

Palestinian Authority ‘Celebrates’ Tu Bishvat in IDF’s Area C Training Zone

This year it appears that the Palestinian Authority has culturally appropriated Tu Bishvat, in defiance of the law.

New Project Brings Shabbat Home in 1,600 Cities Worldwide November 6-7

In a world reeling from a pandemic and a divisive U.S. election, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project offers unity, optimism, and a much-needed break from the 24-hour news cycle.

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.

Jewish Farmer Suing Rabbis: Declare a Leap Year to Save Our Passover

There are countless unintended consequences to the proposed action, not the least of which being that we'd have to celebrate Purim again, seeing as Purim falls on Adar II.

Shabbat Across America 2019 to ‘Turn an Ordinary Friday Night into Something Extraordinary’

On Friday night, March 1, 2019, hundreds of synagogues across North America will take part in a a celebration of the thing that unifies...

Police Arrest Jew who Blew Shofar on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashana

Puah managed to sneak his shofar into the Temple Mount compound and kept blowing it until he was arrested.

1,000 Jews Visited Temple Mount by Noon, 9 B’Av, 10 Arrested

The site will re-open to Jewish visitors at 1:30 PM

The Grieving Habits of Israeli Jews

Four percent of Israeli Jews (almost two hundred and fifty thousand) say they visit the Western Wall on Tisha B'Av.

Basic Law: ‘Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People’ Approved by Knesset 62-55

"This is our state -- the Jewish state. . . Today we made it law: This is our nation, language and flag."

Yom Kippur: Guide for the Perplexed

Yom Kippur’s focus on forgiveness highlights humility, fallibility, soul-searching faith, compassion, thoughtfulness, being considerate, accepting responsibility and magnanimity.

Temple Mount to be Closed to Jews on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

The Hijri, the day Muslims mark the beginning of the Islamic new year and where the only celebration is a day off from school,...

Merge or Emerge

Israelis are good at many things - but merging is not one of them. Indeed its hard to merge when our nation is finally emerging! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai in getting ready for the new year, emerging as a reborn nation, and merging with God's will in joy.

Killing In the Name Of…

Was Pinchas right in zealously killing the public exhibitionists? Can Joshua replace Moses as the great leader of Israel? Will the daughters of Zelaphchad, who yearned for the Land of Israel, give God consolation? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for the Torah portion of Pinchas and the next generation of Israel.

An Introduction to the Three Weeks

Rabbi Brovender discusses some of the customs of mourning that are in place during the Three Weeks.

Chabad Wins Animal Rights Case on Kapparot in Federal Court

'the log shows that Chabad of Irvine only used 95 chickens and lost $24 in connection with the Kapparot Ceremony in 2014.'

What’s the Hebrew Date?

Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai to marvel at the genius of the Jewish cycle as described by the Torah portion of "Emor" and the specialness of hidden days like Second Pesach and Lag BaOmer.

The Tamar Yonah Show – Passover Panic! [audio]

Passover cleaning made easy? No, Passover cleaning made JOYFUL.

Tackle the Tabernacle

Can't handle those blueprint Torah portions? Can't understand the knobs and flowers on the Menorah? Don't worry about it - Moses has a tough time too! Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yishai for a discussion that is part engineering, part art, and 100% the sweet Torah of Zion. Plus: your emails!

Leket Israel Launches Tu B’Shevat Project, Sayeret Tapuz

Many of the project's volunteers this year are Israeli special needs teenagers from Gan Yavne.

Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!

Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.

‘Sivuv Shearim’ to Encircle the Gates of Ancient Jerusalem [video]

Thousands of Jews from around Israel and elsewhere will sing and dance their way around the Old City's gates.

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

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

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