Echoing Biblical Esther,Jews Call Three-Day Fast for Salvation
Just as Queen Esther asked all the Jews to fast for three days in the Purim story, Jews are again fasting and praying during the three days before Purim.
Meir Panim Purim Festivities Brighten the Lives of Israel’s Needy
Through Meir Panim’s Mishloach Manot project, approximately 3,000 baskets will be distributed.
The Surprising Reason Why the New Year of the Trees Bears Universal Relevance
Sunday evening is the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the month of Shevat, signalling the new year of the trees.
Tu B’Shvat: The Rosh HaShana of the Trees
The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shvat is known as the “Rosh HaShana” or the “New Year” for trees, since it marks the beginning of the agricultural calendar year according to the Judaic tradition.
Rare Full Moon to Light Up the Skies This Christmas
This year, those who celebrate Christmas will receive a rare treat from the Heavens: for the first time since 1977, a full moon will rise on Christmas, illuminating the journey which millions will “watch” by way of NORAD’s Track Santa program.
Walmart Bends to Anti-Israel Pressure to Take Down IDF Halloween Costume From Stores
Under pressure from Arab-American groups and anti-Israel consumers on social media, the giant retail chain Walmart has stopped selling an IDF soldier’s costume for kids.
Photo Essay: A Retropective of the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall on Sukkot 2015
A look at a special event through the lens of a Breaking Israel News reporter.
Israeli Beekeepers Make New Year Sweeter for President and First Lady
Beekeepers from across Israel delivered their honey products to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin this week for the upcoming Jewish New Year.
Sukkot Falling Down
In this hilarious remake of a popular Beatles song, a group of young wish Jewish musicians sing about the activities involved in the Holiday of Sukkot.
Our Song
Enjoy these inspiring new lyrics to Elton John’s classic “Your Song” about the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashana.
