Jewish and Israeli Holidays
A permit was granted to Rosh Yehudi after the NGO canceled last year’s services to preserve the public peace.
The ambitious plan aims to provide a more comfortable and spacious experience for the tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims who visit the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov every year.
Since Rosh Hashanah 2024, 60,587 Jews ascended Judaism’s holiest site, up 25% from the same period the previous year.
The prime minister’s speech will come days after a summit in support of Palestinian statehood.
More than 6,500 Jewish singles from across the globe are expected to participate.
The museum, accusing Israel of “cold-blooded terror,” said it would donate proceeds from its most valuable artifact to Palestinians.
“There are Oct. 8 Jews who just woke up to what’s happening and reconnecting with their Judaism. They’re trying to find a partner, and they’re not exactly sure who they are yet,” said Israeli-based dating coach Aleeza Ben Shalom.
The Israeli defense minister prayed for the return of hostages held in Gaza and the defeat of Hamas.
Ancient mourning practices versus spiritual atonement create Judaism’s most profound ritual paradox.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s policy shift bolsters prayer on Judaism’s holiest site, raising hopes and fears alike.
“Two thousand years after the minting of this coin, we come along a few days before Tisha B’Av and find such a moving testimony to that great destruction,” says archaeologist Esther Rakow-Mellet.
“Both Ukraine and Israel are going through difficult times, but the friendship between us is steadfast,” Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said.
