Jewish and Israeli Holidays
A complete ban on bonfires, the most recognizable tradition of the holiday, was implemented due to extreme fire hazard conditions across the country.
Israel Forever Foundation CEO Elana Heideman hosts a diplomatic celebration in Jerusalem to mark 77 years since Declaration Day.
“For a Zionist and a Jew, Yom Ha’atzmaut is the most important holiday on the Jewish calendar,” Ofir Akunis, the consul general in New York, told JNS.
A Haredi man was indicted for damaging security infrastructure on Israel’s Mount Meron ahead of the Lag B’Omer festivities.
Israel Forever Foundation hosts a historic ‘Declaration Day’ celebration at a Jerusalem hotel to reaffirm Israel’s independence on May 14.
A Jewish jewelry store owner was wounded, a week before the annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage to the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisian island.
Instead of the 3.3% reduction in pay for public sector workers, most educators will take a 0.95% hit, and receive an extra day off.
“We are still fighting to defend the very right of our people to live in safety and security,” said Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations.
“The Jewish community has contributed immeasurably to the film and television industry,” Richard Hirschhaut, of AJC Los Angeles, told JNS.
The U.K. head of state said London was “all too aware of the immense pain and suffering still being endured by those who remain hostage in Gaza.”
“Israel would make a mistake in thinking that South Africa is an enemy,” Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein tells JNS.
Jerusalem’s ambassador emphasized aspirations for expanding the Abraham Accords.
