Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“Antisemitism is a disgusting and dangerous form of hate — and we won’t let it stand,” said Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister.
Pope Francis, who has called for a ceasefire to the fighting in the Middle East, did not mention the High Holidays.
“I will never stop fighting for the release of all the hostages, including, of course, the seven American citizens, living and deceased, who are still held,” Harris said.
The United Nations has issued regular greetings and congratulatory messages on a host of other religious holidays but has been conspicuously silent about Jewish ones.
Rabbi David Yosef urges communities to unite for captives and fallen soldiers.
Fasting times, prayer schedules and customs for the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
One activist threatened to greet worshipers while singing and eating falafel in her bikini.
“Without an Israel, every Jew in the world’s security is less stable,” the U.S. president said. “It doesn’t mean that Jewish leadership doesn’t have to be more progressive than it is, but it does mean it has to exist.”
Secular protesters last year forcefully prevented traditional Jews from holding an outdoor Yom Kippur service.
Ramat Hasharon’s decision follows a court’s ruling in favor of the prohibition, which critics say is anti-Jewish.
After cooking elaborate, traditional meals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (pre- and post-fasting), convenience is now the top priority for the next seven days of Sukkot.
Travelers paid no heed to Ukrainian and Israeli warnings not to take part in the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage.
