Western Wall Prepares for Hanukah in Jerusalem Even as Israel Battles Hamas
A central candle lighting ceremony will be held every evening of Hanukah in the Western Wall Plaza under the theme "The Western Wall - the Light in All Our Hearts," featuring rabbis, public figures, families, and volunteers.
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Prayers Resume in Gaza after 19-Year Interruption
"Prayers on steroids everywhere."
More Than Half a Million Visitors at Western Wall Since Start of Sukkot
Some 50,000 people took part in the second Birkat Kohanim ceremony, and tens of thousands have streamed to the Wall daily during Sukkot.
Annual Jerusalem March Heads to Sacher Park
This year, the march had three parts: a morning walk with three routes to choose from; a celebration in Sacher Park; and the festive parade itself.
Watch: Priestly Blessing at the Kotel
Tens of thousands of Jews attended Monday morning’s Birkat Ha’Cohanim – the priestly blessing – at the Western Wall.
Two Heartening Sukkot Notes from the Late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Here are two sober notes from the late Rabbi Sacks which are at the same time uplifting and heartwarming.
Haredi Lone Soldiers Receive Gift of 4 Species for Sukkot
Over the past few days, the Netzah association distributed 450 fancy four species sets to the Haredi soldiers.
Israel’s Diaspora Minister Tours Kfar Chabad Etrog Orchard, Honey Factory Ahead of Sukkot
During the visit, Chikli toured the etrog orchard of the Gorlik family, discovering the secrets of growing the unique fruit for Sukkot.
Preparations Underway for Sukkot 5784 at the Western Wall Plaza
Due to the high demand and the public's desire to participate in the traditional ceremony, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation will hold this year's Birkat Kohanim service twice.
What a Difference a Year Makes in Tel Aviv
You know, the Internet has a very long memory.
Antisemites Crash Yom Kippur Prayers in Tel Aviv with Gantz & Lapid’s Support
“One protester positioned herself behind a very elderly woman in a wheelchair who came with her Filipino nurse."
More Than 2,000 Taken to Hospitals on Yom Kippur
The medical teams responded to 3,025 calls. Of those, 295 people fainted and suffered dehydration, and 2,069 people were evacuated to hospitals.
Rosh Yehudi: Yom Kippur Prayers Will Take Place as Planned at Dizengoff Circle
It remains to be seen whether the anarchists will be brazen enough to crash the public prayer service.
Man Dies from Cardiac Arrest, 1,000 Receive Medical Treatment in Uman
"Regrettably, despite our best efforts, his death had to be pronounced at the scene."
Muslims Irate after Jews Blow Shofar on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah
All of which stands to show you that the Arabs already know the Jews are coming. Now, someone must tell the Jews.
Watch: PM Netanyahu’s Rosh Hashana Message for 5784
Unity and Peace.
Uman Is Dancing Erev Rosh Hashanah
For all we know, these folks may still be dancing.
Rosh Hashana Shofar in the Park Program Is Back this Sunday in 250 Locations
These events attract tens of thousands of Israelis who come to hear the traditional shofar blasts and participate in singing and storytelling.
Pennsylvania’s 2024 Primary Falls on Passover and It’s a Battleground State
More than 100,000 Jews live in Pennsylvania.
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.
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
Preparations for Shavuot Underway at Western Wall
Hundreds of prayer quorums will have access to numerous Torah scrolls. Torah scrolls will not be permitted to be brought into the plaza according to the regulations of the Western Wall Plaza."
Netanyahu Orders Ban on Lag B’Omer Bonfire Lighting by Sex Offenders
Cult leader Eliezer Berland, recently released from prison, was honored with lighting the Lag B'Omer bonfire.
Jerusalem Picks 2 Right-Wing Hosts for Ceremony Marking 56th Anniversary of Reunification
Channel 14 is benefiting from the realization among Israeli viewers that they no longer have to be exposed to hostile messages from the media elites.
86 Treated in Meron So Far, No Major Incidents Reported
Hundreds of United Hatzalah volunteers from across the country are operating in shifts around the clock at the site.
LIVE: Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate Lag B’Omer in Meron
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai is believed to be the second century CE author of the Zohar, the mystical commentary on the Torah.
Hundreds of Thousands Returning to Mt. Meron 2 Years after the Catastrophe
The united Haredi councils’ joint appeal endorsed the government commission’s recommendations.
United Hatzalah Completes Preparations on Mt. Meron for Lag BaOmer Festivities
The organization’s medevac helicopters will be available throughout the festivities, ready to assist should the need arise.
Government Anxious to Prevent Independence Day from Falling into Anarchists’ Hands
Minister Regev et al may consider running the entire torch lighting event without an audience.
New Leadership: HaShomer HaChadash Volunteer to Light a Torch on Independence Day
"I witness the daily contributions of thousands of young men and women who tirelessly help and protect Israeli farmers."