Israel celebrates Shavuot

Orthodox rabbinic tradition regards the holiday as the Hebrew calendar date on which God revealed the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) to Moses and the Israelites at Mount…

Jewish World Celebrates Passover

Israeli security forces are on high alert during the holiday season amid an ongoing wave of Arab terror attacks. By Erin Viner Observance of the Passover festival is set to…

Jewish world celebrates Purim 

The holiday began at dusk last night and concludes tomorrow evening. By Erin Viner Jews around the world are marking Purim, commemorating the salvation of Jew in ancient Persia from…

Israel celebrates Hanukah

The eight-day holiday is marked on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. This year it is taking place 18-26 December, coinciding with Christmas. It is marked with the lighting…

Israel celebrates Sukkot Festival

Jews around the world are currently observing the week-long holiday. By Erin Viner In accordance with all Jewish holidays that begin at sundown, Sukkot celebration began on Sunday evening. Sukkot is referred…

Netanyahu unwell on Yom Kippur

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after falling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement. By Erin Viner The former Prime reportedly collapsed during his fast on…

Israel observes Yom Kippur

The annual commemoration of the Day of Atonement begins at sundown this evening. By Erin Viner Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is marked wit a 25-hour fast,…

Israel celebrates New Year

Jews around the world are marking the start of the year 5783. By Erin Viner The occasion begins with observance of the beginning of “Days of Awe,” falling on the…

Violence erupts on Temple Mt. on Shavuot

Palestinians rioted on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City yesterday in attempts to prevent Jewish visitors to the holy complex during the Shavuot holiday. By Erin Viner Shavuot, which…

Thousands return to Mt. Meron for Lag B’Omer

The annual Jewish holiday is marked with gatherings at the tomb of the 2nd-century sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron for commemorations by predominantly ultra-Orthodox worshippers that include…