Jewish and Israeli Holidays
Post-pandemic, brick-and-mortar Judaica stores are closing at a rapid rate. What has the Jewish community lost?
“This is another important step in our uncompromising struggle to restore personal security and for Jerusalem, our capital,” says Israel’s national security minister.
A group of left-wing protesters attempted to disrupt the morning prayers • Thousands prayed at Joseph’s Tomb for Ma’ale Adumim terror victims.
Officials are trying to reschedule the contest for earlier than April 23, 2024.
“I was kind of nervous when I first was called up,” said 14-year-old Gabriel Green gas. “But after I finished, I felt proud and I was really glad I did it.”
The United States, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan condemned the visit. Hamas called it a “dangerous escalation.”
“We must imagine our common lives here together, in 40, 50 and 100 years, and how each action will impact our children and grandchildren, and the bridges between us,” wrote Isaac Herzog.
“When I see wax stains, it always sends a shiver down my spine,” said Sharon Mintz, curator of Jewish art at the Jewish Theological Seminary Library.
“One of the greater challenges with Tisha B’Av is being able to truly connect to the pain and mourning practices of the day,” says Rabbi Doron Perez.
Large groups of Jews are expected to flock to the Old City on Tisha B’Av, which begins the evening of July 26.
The objects, from the Israel Antiquities Authority, are said to be at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
