Articles in "Jewish Holidays"
A Blast of Hope: The Shofar’s Message to ‘Never Give Up’
Towards the end of morning prayers, the man wearing the prayer shawl lifts the ram's horn to his lips and blows. One single unbroken ...
Israeli Chief Rabbis Tell Pilgrims Not to Visit Mount Meron on Lag B’Omer Holiday
Israel's two chief rabbis instructed worshipers not to travel to a holy site on Mount Meron during the upcoming holiday of Lag B'Omer ...
‘This is What Our Ancestors Did’: Israeli Army Reservist Bakes Matzah for Thousands of Soldiers
Ahead of this year's Passover holiday, which is being celebrated in wartime, an Israeli army reservist took on the task of baking matzah -- ...
Fruits of Struggle: Tu B’Shevat Holiday Highlights Challenges Faced by Israeli Farmers
As Israelis celebrated the agricultural holiday of Tu B'Shevat on Thursday, Uri Dorman is concerned about the impact of the war on farms ...
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 ...
The Jewish World Looks Forward to a New Year
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year which begins on Friday night, is the most universal of all the Jewish holidays. Prayers place special ...
Health Ministry: At-Risk Should Wear Masks During High Holidays as COVID Climbs
The Israeli Health Ministry on Tuesday called on at-risk individuals to wear a mask during the High Holidays if they will be in closed ...
Israel Celebrates Lag B’Omer
Lag B'Omer marks the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a second century sage whose works continue to serve as the ...
Israeli Ministry Warns of Hannukah Hazards
As Jews around the world prepare for Hannukah, the Festival of Lights, Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry reminds the public to have ...
Costumes, Parades Rule the Day as Israel Celebrates Purim
Thousands of people capitalized on a cloudless sky and unseasonably warm temperatures around the country Thursday to celebrate the holiday ...