What to Live For? (On the Occasion of Israeli Memorial Day and Israel’s 70th Independence Day)
How does Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day compare with the United States? Moreover, how does Israel relate to its soldiers and why does it send so many of its children into combat?
What’s The Biblical Significance of the Number 7?
Not only does the number 7 represent creation of the world itself, but it also relates to holidays, blessings, the Land of Israel, Jewish traditions and luck.
Israel’s Lone Soldiers Appreciate Warm Hugs From Supporters Worldwide
‘Lone soldiers, as well as all IDF soldiers, really appreciate that someone from around the world cares about their welfare,’ said one lone soldier named Aaron. ‘Their donations, which go toward meaningful gifts, are like giving IDF soldiers a warm hug.’
Passover & Poverty: Meet Simcha
During Passover, when schools are closed for her children, Simcha’s kids are left slaves to hunger – on a holiday that is supposed to celebrate Jewish freedom.
‘Holy Madness’ Reads The Passover Haggadah
Continuing the Passover suite, the Holy Madness wise guys read the Haggadah (a book read on the first night of Passover detailing the story of the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt).
97% of Israeli Jews Host or Participate in a Passover Seder
According to a Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) survey of 3,000 respondents, 97% of Jews, both secular and religious, say they either host or participate in a Passover Seder. Avinoam Bar-Yosef, President of JPPI, maintained that the Seder speaks to people particularly well because “it’s a tradition that [has existed] for thousands of years and […]
A Cluster of Grapes, A Dream and A Prophecy
In the ancient hills of the Biblical heartland, vines are sprawling across the fields, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of Jeremiah 31:4: ‘Again you shall plant vineyards on the hills of Shomron; Men shall plant and live to enjoy them.’
Blessings and Challenges of the Passover Holiday
Charity organizations like Colel Chabad move into full speed to help people celebrate Passover properly and in dignity.
Record Setting Crowd at Passover Sacrifice Reenactment
Approximately 1,500 people gathered to watch some 20 Kohanim (Jewish men descending from Aaron the Priest) dressed in authentic priestly garments performing the full Passover ceremony as it was in Temple times.
The Passover Sacrifice Reenactment: Approaching the Glory of the Temple [PHOTO SPREAD]
On Monday, the United Temple Movements held a full-dress reenactment of the Passover sacrifice, coming as close as possible to replicating one of the central ceremonies in Judaism as it appeared in the Temple. Over 1,500 people gathered to watch and even get a physical taste of what once was and what will soon be again: the glory of the Jewish Temple.