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.
Israelis ‘Rejoice Before God’ With Help of Colel Chabad
When coming out of Egypt, as well as during harvests, Jews lived in sukkot (booths or tabernacles). By leaving their sturdy homes, eating and sleeping in the sukkah, the Jewish people demonstrated trust that God would continue to take care of them throughout their trials and tribulations. It is through this dependence on God that the people realized that God protects them – a realization that brings comfort and joy.
Free Activities in Jerusalem For Sukkot
The day of the Jerusalem Parade march will include three sub-events; A morning walk on nature trails, a happening in Sacher Park and a festive parade in the streets of central Jerusalem.
Colel Chabad: Caring for the Elderly on the High Holidays and All Year
Every single day of the year, Colel Chabad feeds widows, orphans and poor elderly. But during the Jewish High Holidays, this work becomes evermore important.
‘Restore the Temple Mount to its Biblical Intent and Usher in Redemption’
An initiative is working towards bringing universal prayer to the Temple Mount in order to bring about the prophecy of “A House of Prayer for All Nations.”
Did Unprecedented Leviathan Appearance Off Eilat Signal Beginning of Post-Messiah Feast? [WATCH]
A Blue Whale sighting off the coast of Eilat evoked post-Messiah images from Jewish Mysticism describing the unique role this impressive creature will play.
First Fruits’ Ceremony Reenacted Overlooking Temple Mount [PHOTO SPREAD]
Descendants of Aaron the High Priest recreate the ritual of ‘the first fruits’ as it was performed in the Temple.
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.
Purim: The Only Festival That Sticks Around After Messiah
‘The holiday of Purim will never be abolished,’ writes the eminent 12th century sage known as the Rambam.
Thanksgiving’s Dark Origins: Puritans Believed They Were ‘Replacing’ Jewish Covenant
A closer look at the Puritan origins of Thanksgiving reveals that the roots of the holiday may have been part of a larger replacement theology agenda.