Articles in "Holidays"

Dream Costumes: Israeli Innovators Bring Joy to Children with Disabilities for Purim

The children's costumes required months of brainstorming and development by Israeli tech students and workers. But their work culminated ...

Rappelling for Joy: Israeli Soldiers Bring Purim Cheer to Children with Disabilities

For Liran Menashe, what started as a routine job six years ago has since evolved into a heartwarming Purim tradition for Israeli children ...

Ethiopian-Israelis Celebrate Sigd With Prayers for Unity and Healing

Israel's Ethiopian community gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the holiday of Sigd with a prayer gathering at the Western Wall and other ...

Israel Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day Amid War and Fears for Hostages

Israelis marked Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday amid war, with a nationwide minute of silence and commemorations, honoring the six ...

Jerusalem’s Ramadan: Police Report Majority of Arrests for Illegal Stay, Incitement Charges

Despite fears of widespread clashes in Jerusalem during Ramadan, the Israeli Police reported on Tuesday that most Palestinians arrested in ...

Police to Ban Jews From Temple Mount During Final Days of Ramadan

Jews will be banned from the Temple Mount during the final days of Ramadan, the Israeli Police told activists on Wednesday. In past ...

As Israeli Soldiers Share PTSD Struggles, Purim Celebrations Shift

In light of the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli society is reevaluating one of its longstanding Purim holiday traditions — ...

Police Boost Jerusalem Security Ahead of Second Friday of Ramadan

Israel security officials are gearing up in Jerusalem with an increased police presence ahead of the second Friday of Ramadan. Friday ...

Israeli Pilgrimage Canceled Amid Fears of Hezbollah Attack

The Israel Defense Force's Home Front Command on Thursday canceled an upcoming pilgrimage on Mount Meron amid concerns of a Hezbollah ...

Israelis Mobilize to Bring the Light of Chanukah to the Troops

As Israel enters the third month of its war against Hamas, fundraising efforts to provide Israeli soldiers on the frontlines with the means ...