Jewish and Israeli Holidays
“In a world that’s so much darker, with so much evil, we have to do more good to outweigh it,” said comedian Eli Lebowicz, who thinks 30 to 40 people are donning tefillin regularly upon his suggestion.
Add a taste of the American South to the table.
“Despite these dark days, we must always remember to find light. We must always remember what makes being Jewish so wonderful,” stated Rabbi Noah Farkas, head of the L.A. Federation.
An organizer in San Diego told JNS that she broke down crying but is certain “that we’re going to get through this.”
“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.
