Jewish and Israeli Holidays
In addition to the bees themselves being scorched by aerial attacks of flammable kites and balloons launched from Gaza, when the fields are burnt then any remaining bees cannot produce honey because there are no flowers on which to graze.
While everyone wants a traditional High Holiday meal, no one wants to spend a week shopping, chopping, boiling, baking and freezing dish after dish.
“Jerusalem under Israel’s sovereignty is a cosmopolitan city representing freedom, holiness and morality,” said the group Women in Green, calling upon all Israelis to join the walk on Saturday night.
The feature-length documentary tells the story of three Israeli combat veterans whose injuries from recent battles motivate them to rebuild their lives and search for new identities, physically and emotionally.
New York hosted a massive street party celebrating 70 years of Israeli independence • Square’s screens showcased Israeli achievements • Israeli performers, Hollywood stars, prominent officials took part • Support for Israel “heartwarming,” says Israeli envoy.
A series of new programs aimed at “deepening sovereignty” in eastern Jerusalem and investing in all sectors of the city were passed at a “Jerusalem Day” cabinet meeting held at the Bible Lands Museum.
The holiday most significant to Judaism happens to be one of the least celebrated worldwide.
Some eyewitnesses stated that Arabs lashed out in rage against Jews who began singing at the site, while others indicate that Muslims attacked when three young Israelis began waving an Israeli flag.
Though the event was attended mostly by foreign diplomats, a few Egyptians attended; analysts called it a sign of warming ties between Israel and Egypt.
As Jews across Israel and around the world celebrated Lag B’Omer, Israeli authorities announced that they had found a symbol of the Shimon bar Kochba revolt against the Romans in the form of a small bronze coin.
The massive bonfire in Meron is meant to symbolize the Bar Kochba rebellion against the Romans and the light of the secrets of the Torah revealed in the Zohar.
He praised Jewish Americans for their contributions in building public service and educational institutions, and taking part in critical civil-rights activism—actions that “have made the world a better place.”
