Sep 20, 2021
Israel commemorates 1973 war
Israeli leaders gathered at the national Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on Sunday for an annual memorial ceremony in honor of IDF soldiers who fell in the Yom Kippur War.…
Sep 15, 2021
Jews prepare to observe Yom Kippur
The Jewish People are preparing to observe the Yom Kippur Day of Atonement, which begins at sundown this evening. By Erin Viner Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the…
Sep 06, 2021
Israel celebrates Jewish New Year
Israelis are joining Jews around the world in preparing for the start of the High Holy Days, which begin at sundown this evening. By Erin Viner The occasion begins with…
Mar 30, 2021
1000s attend Passover blessing
Thousands of Jewish congregants gathered at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem today and yesterday, to participate in the Priestly Blessing ceremony. The benediction is conducted the…
Mar 26, 2021
Israelis prepare for Passover
Jews around the world are now making last-minute arrangements for Passover, which begins at sundown tomorrow evening at the conclusion of the Sabbath. Passover marks the first major holiday that…
Feb 26, 2021
Masks & Costumes: Purim 2021
Israelis today donned costumes for the Purim holiday, this year with the required addition of face masks amid coronavirus fears. Purim, which is marked between yesterday and this coming Sunday…
Feb 25, 2021
Israel shares vaccines internationally
[Editor's Note: The post has been updated to reflect the suspension of Israel's donation program abroad]. Israel is now donating surplus COVID-19 vaccines to friendly nations. After stating that his…
Feb 16, 2021
Israel reports 94% vaccine success
Israel’s largest healthcare provider is reporting a 94% decline in symptomatic coronavirus infections among 600,000 people who have been administered both doses of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine. The Clalit…
Oct 12, 2020
Israel considers lockdown exit strategy
Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is slated to meet tomorrow to discuss the exit strategy from the nationwide lockdown to curb the epidemic. At a meeting of top ministers and health officials…
Oct 09, 2020
Israel’s lockdown defied by ultra-Orthodox
The Chief Rabbis of the Israeli city of Bnei Brak have issued a joint statement permitting residents to observe the approaching Simchat Torah holiday within synagogues - in direct contravention…