Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“When I send you on your missions, dear heroes, I am certain of our absolute victory over our enemies. Together with the entire people of Israel—I rely on you, I am proud of you, and I love you,” wrote the Israeli premier.
From 30 strollers in Australia and the Netherlands for the children who were kidnapped to 1,400 candles in Lithuania for those murdered in cold blood.
The Israeli prime minister released the statement on Friday wishing citizens a Shabbat shalom.
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, one of the rosh yeshivas (deans) at Yeshiva University, wrote that an exception should be made to say prayers beseeching divine mercy on Shabbat for Israel.
There are a number of conceptual failings that have led to the current ever-escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinians.
Jewish novelist Dara Horn trained her family “pet” to perform the Sukkot rite.
“Tel Aviv must not become a dangerous place for the traditional religious and ultra-Orthodox public,” said Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
The 68th Jerusalem March, which drew participants from more than 90 countries, was organized as part of the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebrations.
Amid an uptick in similar incidents, the Jerusalem police chief has approved the formation of a special task force to deal with anti-Christian hate crimes.
Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu hails “deep connection” between Jews and the Samaria city.
Benjamin Netanyahu met with his Fijian counterpart in New York last month.
Due to high demand, the Birkat Kohanim service is being held twice this year.