Photo Album: Sukkot Priestly Blessings at Western Wall
A growing custom in Israel is for the priestly blessing to take place on one of the intermediate days of both Pesach (Passover) and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Today, tens of thousands of Jews packed the Kotel (Western Wall) plaza to be part of this ancient ritual.
Trump’s Israel Ambassador Performs Priestly Blessing on 40,000 Israelis During Feast of Tabernacles
More than 40,000 people gathered on Wednesday at Jerusalem’s Western Wall for the biannual priestly blessing. As per his custom since even before he was the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Melech (king) Friedman was on hand to perform his kohanic (priestly) duties.
US Ambassador Denounces PA Stipend to Fuld Murderer
The United States’ Ambassador to Israel David Friedman scorched the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) (predictably) declared intention to pay a monthly stipend to the family of Ari Fuld’s teenage murderer.
Israeli Woman Killed in Alleged Ramming Attack; Driver in PA Custody
A Jewish woman was killed in a ramming attack near the town of Havat Gilad in Samaria. The Palestinian driver initially fled the scene but later surrendered to the Palestinian Authority Police.
US Ambassador: “No Reason to Evacuate Settlements”
According to reports, U.S. Ambassador David Friedman stated that in a U.S. brokered agreement with the Palestinians, there would be “no reason to evacuate settlements.”
Hot Dogs and Hummus: The US Embassy in Israel Celebrates 4th of July
A Breaking Israel News reporter attends the prestigious US Embassy 4th of July gala barbecue and sees the beginnings of the Third Temple.
US Ambassador Deflects Allegations IDF Guilty of Human Rights Allegations
An email sent by US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman dismissed accusations that the IDF was guilty of human rights violations, saying, “it would be against [US] national interests” to limit military aid to Israel.
The Trump-King David Connection And How It Connects With Abraham’s Covenant
‘King David also had to overcome great opposition in order to establish his kingship,’ Rabbi Yosef Berger said. ‘Trump connected to that.’
US Ambassador Targeted by Temple Mount Photo-Bomb Earning Islamic Ire
‘The US policy is absolutely clear: we support the status quo on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount,’ the US embassy stated in response to the incident.
Ambassador Friedman: Evangelicals ‘Support Israel With Greater Devotion’ Than Many Jews
The opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem brought the US and Israel closer but it also helped cement the growing relationship between the Jewish People and their Christian supporters.