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Jewish and Israeli Holidays

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, JDC staff and volunteers have provided essential supplies and care to 43,000 Jews in Ukraine.
Nissim Black, Kosha Dillz and Six13 all show Jews are “still standing.”
Friends of the IDF campaign, “Live the Miracle,” is a strong statement against antisemitism.
How did the only piece of Jewish liturgy to explicitly condemn Christianity become a universally popular Hanukkah hymn?
Upcoming holiday ceremonies will be streamed live on the Western Wall Heritage Foundation’s website and Facebook page.
The latest coin in the hoard dates to 170 BCE, the year it was hidden and the year the Maccabean rebellion began.
“Events like this remind our families that they are not alone, and that there is a community of supporters who are there for them,” said Chai Lifeline CEO Rabbi Simcha Scholar.
Menorahs have previously been lit in the White House, but this is the first time that one has been included as part of an official display.
Freddie Feldman has made challahs in the shape of everything from George Jetson to the Targaryen symbol from “Game of Thrones.”
The lead projectile bears the Greek inscription, “Victory for Heracles and Hauron.”
A record-breaking 3,711 events in 1,500 cities across 100 countries were held as part of this year’s festivities, which included pre-Shabbat challah bakes, Friday-night dinners, havdalah concerts and more.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife Valerie will stay at Clarence House on Friday, May 5, 2023, in order to attend the coronation the following day.