Jewish and Israeli Holidays
They underscore the enduring importance of maintaining traditions.
“The transit authority brazenly targeted religious speech as the object of its discrimination,” stated Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.
“If people saw the faces of the hostages and their humanity,” Michelle Sarna told JNS, “that that would raise empathy in a way that crossed political lines.”
The weekend, run by Kesher Yehudi, brought together secular survivors and religious Israelis at the David’s Citadel Hotel for an “authentic Shabbat experience.”
The Jewish rapper pays tribute to the capital, “heart and soul of the Jewish people,” and draws attention to the Israelis being held hostage by Hamas.
“Mount Sinai loses its meaning after the revelation,” said Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on New York City’s Upper East Side. “There’s no religious value attached to it.”
“We need clarity today that America stands with Israel” and is “not confused as to whom we support, Israel or Hamas,” Sen. Ted Cruz told JNS.
“We returned home, to the holy city, to the heart of our people,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The holiday marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and eastern side of the city, as well as Judea and Samaria.
The archives are “a treasure trove” of information on the city, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Over 3,000 police officers and border guards will secure the march and other events.
“From the arts to science to politics and more, our Jewish community has left an indelible impact on our country,” said Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who led the bill.
