Jewish and Israeli Holidays
In a symbolic gesture of redemption, hundreds sang for the abductees at the Nova Festival Victims Memorial site near the Gaza border.
The U.S. ambassador to Israel and his predecessor were special surprise guests at the United Hatzalah event held for Sukkot.
Fifty percent more worshippers than last year visited Judaism’s second-holiest site during the first days of the Feast of Booths.
The annual event transformed the city’s Sacher Park into a sea of flags, costumes and music.
Rabbis offer heartfelt words at a time when words don’t really seem to be enough.
Jihad al-Shamie, a British national of Syrian descent, had been released on bail following an alleged rape and was married to three women.
The projectile “most likely” hit within Netiv HaAsara but caused no injuries.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosted a delegation of Chabad rabbis.
“The photographs remind us that Sukkot has always been more than a religious tradition,” said Efrat Sinai, manager of archives at KKL-JNF.
The Home Office shared a message for Jews that included an image of a seven-branch Temple candelabrum, goblet, and apples and honey in a post for the fast day.
“Come to Jerusalem and feel the love for Israel’s capital,” said Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.
“Departing from decades of Washington appeasement policy and status quo, President Trump has reshaped the trajectory of the Middle East,” said Israel Allies Foundation U.S. director Jordanna McMillan.
