Jewish and Israeli Holidays
A moving tradition, the Torch Relay connected communities, youth movements and educational institutions around a shared spirit of unity.
Calling it “a dream come true,” the museum’s director Eilat Lieber says the Kishle site will become the Schulich Wing for Archaeology, Art and Innovation.
The “chanukiyah” will be lit every evening at the Western Wall during the eight-day holiday, which starts on the evening of Dec. 14.
The works come from the Judaica collection of lawyer and art patron Max N. Berry, who has been a board member at many major U.S. museums.
It was choreographed by Jewish dancer Alan Bersten so that Jewish kids “feel seen and feel proud.”
“What happened in Stonnington Council was a slap in the face of the Jewish community,” said Dr. Dvir Abramovich, chair of the Melbourne-based Anti-Defamation Commission.
Former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu, who was freed in February, attended Sigd prayers in Jerusalem for the first time.
The legislation, backed by left-wing lawmaker Gilad Kariv, sought to end a decades-old ban, but faced strong opposition from religious parties.
The Torah portion deals with Abraham’s purchase some 3,700 years ago of Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs.
Following demonstrations and threats of legal action.
Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall refused to host two events featuring an IDF cantor, prompting organizers to pursue legal action.
The Simchat Torah holiday celebrates the conclusion and beginning of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.
