What do Israelis do on Christmas?
As an observer living in Jerusalem for many years I [...]
When does Israel celebrate its 70th birthday?
Anyone expecting big fireworks in Israel on May 14, 2018 [...]
A Czech Israeli: Hugo Marom
On January 7, 2018, Hugo Marom, Famous Israeli pilot and [...]
The Command to Be Joyful: “Succoth” and “Simchat Torah”
“Succoth” is one of the three great biblical pilgrimage festivals [...]
„Yom Kippur“ – The Day of Atonement
Naturally the time of reflection and repentance during the Hebrew [...]
“Sleehot” and “Yamim Nora’im”: A Call for Reconciliation
“To wake God up in the middle of the night [...]
The Fast of Gedalia
The day after Rosh HaShanah is the “Gedalia’s Fast.” On [...]
The Jewish New Year: “Rosh HaShanah” of the Year 5778 after Creation of the World
Apple slices dipped in honey signify that the Jewish New [...]
Rendezvous with the “Land Thief”
The Jews steal the land of the Palestinians. This accusation [...]
The Priestly Blessing – Birkat HaKohanim
The Torah passage under the heading „Naso“, which may be [...]