Articles in "Jewish Holidays"

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 ...

Ethiopian-Israelis Celebrate Tradition, Identity at Annual Sigd Festival

As a small child in a village near Gondar, Ethiopia, the days leading up to Sigd were some of the best days of the year for Moshe Yehayes. ...

Thousands Attend Priestly Blessing in Jerusalem

Tens of thousands of people, including Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi David Lau and Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch, thronged to the Western ...

Rivlin: Nation-States ‘key’ to Functioning of International Community

Actions and statements that deny Israel’s and threaten the country’s existence are unacceptable and do not promote understanding or ...