Jewish and Israeli Holidays
As survivors recall an ultimate horror at the deadly Chanukah attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, a shocked community struggles to fathom how it happened.
Organizers are hopeful that the pilot will turn into a year-round program.
“Time has come to declare proudly: Gaza is part of the Land of Israel,” the 11 Cabinet members wrote.
Israel’s antisemitism watchdog warns protests outside the Concertgebouw over IDF cantor Shai Abramson could draw hundreds of demonstrators.
President Isaac Herzog called the deadly shooting “vile” terrorism, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said he was “appalled” by the incident.
“I think we should celebrate visibly and publicly, without fear,” Marco Schouwenaar told JNS. “But it’s making my wife uneasy, and I’m going to follow her lead here.”
From classic jam-filled to gourmet creations, Jerusalem’s bakeries are ready for the holiday rush.
The footage shows several men and women reciting the blessings over the candles in Hebrew and singing the traditional holiday song “Ma’oz Tzur” (“Rock of Ages”).
The event was the third such Chanukah ceremony since Oct. 7 and came at a time that has “not been easy for our Jewish brothers and sisters,” the House minority leader said.
The Hasmonean Palaces, damaged by graffiti and looting, will open to visitors during the holiday following restoration efforts.
“The State of Israel is a great light,” the Israeli premier told lawmakers.
“Nothing has ever surpassed the traditional jelly in terms of demand and nostalgia,” Rafael Hasid, co-owner of Miriam, told JNS.
