Rosh Chodesh Kislev Prayers Resume in Gaza after 19-Year Interruption
"Prayers on steroids everywhere."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Bar Ilan Professor Solves Age Old Issue: How Big Was the Talmudic Egg?
Bar-Ilan U. Prof. Zohar Amar discovered ancient eggs were smaller than previously believed.
Jews Looking for Arabs to Hide their Lambs for Temple Mount Paschal Sacrifice
If you’re Arab and read the Jewish Press, and happen to live in close proximity to the Temple Mount – this could be a nice payday for you.
Keep your Children Safe this Purim
You are the grownup, so don't let your children do on Purim things you won't let them do any other day of the year.
Inscription Bearing Name of King Achashverosh’s Father Discovered in Tel Lachish
The Aramaic inscription reads “Year 24 of Darius,” dating it to 498 BCE.
Gafni Pushing Hospital Chametz Ban, Rabbinic Arbitration, AG Objecting
The bill stresses that the chametz provision would not apply to hospitals "in the non-Jewish sector."
Ben Gvir Ascends to Temple Mount on Fast of Tevet Commemorating Siege of Jerusalem
We’re back, get used to it.
Jewish Twitter: Hanukkah Celebrated in Muslim Countries
The Amram Blau group, disciples of the late founder of the Neturai Karta movement, burned an Israeli flag on Hanukkah
2 Sufganiyah-Related Choking Incidents on First Day of Hanukkah
A short while after the senior citizen choked on a sufganiyah in Netanya, another man choked on one in Ofakim.
A Very Twitter Chanukah/Hanukkah
First, an explanation. This morning, I posted to The Jewish Press Online team: “Let's stick with one spelling: Chanukah.” And my colleague Hana Levi...
KKL-JNF Shares How Children Celebrated Chanukah When the World Was Black and White
"Since its establishment about 120 years ago, KKL-JNF photographers have accompanied the Jewish communities in Israel and abroad.”
First Evidence of Maccabees’ Revolt in Judean Desert Unearthed
A refugee probably hid the wooden box in the cave, intending to return to collect his money after the revolt.
Meet Religious Zionist Simcha Rothman, Ben Gvir’s Moderate Ally
“We want to restore the system through evolution, not revolution.”
Sukkot 5783: Welcome to Armageddon
In these harrowing times, on this holiday of Sukkot, I am happy to be sitting in my balcony sukkah in the safest place on earth
64 Vultures Released into the Wild Ahead of Yom Kippur
“We wish the vultures a long and beautiful life."
On the Fast of Gedaliah We Are Warned Against Political Assassinations
This political murder is considered a catastrophe of historical proportions, hence the fast on the 3rd of Tishrei.
‘Shofar in the Park’ Back for Rosh Hashana
"We give every member of our community the opportunity to experience Rosh Hashana."
Watch: First Selichot Night by the Kotel
In the Sephardic tradition, the recital of the Selichot prayers in preparation for the High Holidays begins on the second day of the month of Elul.
Israel Issues Travel Warning to Uman, Ukraine, Ahead of High Holidays
Some 50,000 Hasidim from Israel and the whole world come to Uman every year to visit Reb Nachman of Breslov's gravesite.
In Time for Shavuot: Israel’s National Library Reveals Invaluable Torah Scrolls
Due to their exceedingly delicate state, the Torah scrolls were only brought out for a few minutes to be filmed.