Jewish and Israeli Holidays
The community’s Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki said the incident was not typical in an area with a significant Jewish population.
Videos on eight nights feature a look at the history, culture and traditions of Jewish communities in New York, Morocco, Ukraine, Estonia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Poland and Latin America.
“At its peak, during the Ming Dynasty, Kaifeng had as many as 5,000 Jews,” said Michael Freund, founder and chairman of Shavei Israel.
The Israeli president spoke of his family’s connection to Hebron, noting that his great-great-grandmother once lived in the city and survived the 1929 Hebron massacre, when more than 65 Jews were killed by Arab rioters.
Chabad Rabbi Levi Duchman lights the first candle of the menorah at EXPO 2020, in a ceremony attended by local leaders, businesspeople, Jewish residents of the UAE and tourists from around the world.
“Seeing the overwhelming response from people around the corner and the world to help fulfill the wishes of these children is beyond words,” said Chani Traube, volunteer coordinator of the annual toy drive.
Each clip is about two to three minutes long with items presented in Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and English.
“We need to tighten the borders in order to keep the country open within,” says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett • Restrictions go into effect on Nov. 28 and last for 14 days.
A look at some of what Israeli archeologists have dug up from the Hasmonean dynasty that ruled the land following the Maccabees’ Hanukkah triumph.
The holiday’s message of religious freedom and spiritual light is an antidote to global intolerance, say rabbis.
How many latkes to eat, what to do with the family singalong and why you should never pick up the doughnuts—we’ve got you covered.
The pent-up flurry follows the Israeli government lifting its ban on visitors. So if you’re planning on going, you’re in for a treat.
