Jewish and Israeli Holidays
The 81-year-old Holocaust survivor will engage in a cross-racial, intergenerational conversation via the social-media platform with thousands in honor of Yom Hashoah.
A note left at the site referred to Passover being a “Jewish celebration of killing thousands of Egyptian children.”
The Turkish president says that his country’s “legacy of respect and tolerance” led the government to place great importance on the worship of all faiths.
The ceremony that attracts thousands of worshippers on the third day of the Jewish holiday is taking place over the course of two days.
Jewish student leaders also sent an email on March 18 to university administrators, asking them to reconsider moving commencement.
Israel has helped more than 4,000 Bnei Menashe make aliyah in the past two decades.
The nearly 18-foot tower, made of unleavened bread and chocolate spread, was built by senior citizens in Modi’in.
Part of Gesher L’Europa, the initiative strives to connect with people, institutions and communities across Europe and beyond through storytelling, knowledge-sharing and community engagement.
The brand-new Texas Shmurah Matzah Bakery is the only one in North America outside of Montreal and Greater New York, and though still in its pilot stage, it’s already making its mark.
Available by free download, provides extensive notes about the seder and an easy-to-understand English translation with commentary.
Homebound elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union will be able to participate in holiday activities via specially outfitted smartphones.
Eight viewpoints from the Haggadah and the Torah to boost your holiday—one for each night.
