Jewish holidays
The breached walls we must rebuild this Seventeenth of Tamuz - opinion
This fast day is a reminder that destruction begins inside when unity fails and division takes root.
Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
Jewish youths detained after forcing entry to Temple Mount for Shavuot sacrificial ritual
Prophet Zechariah: Not by might nor power, but by spirit
These words are a declaration of faith and a clear-cut explanation of Jewish survival.
Ignoring antisemitism leads to violence against Jews: Lessons from Bondi Beach – opinion
The Bondi Beach mass shooting was not unforeseeable; it was the product of years of denial and tolerance for hate.
Seeing our brothers’ plight: The light Hanukkah demands we bring into the world - opinion
Hanukkah and Vayeshev together reveal that the festival’s light shines only when we open our eyes to our brothers’ struggles and choose loyalty and compassion.
Hanukkah lights up Israel with festivals, tours, shows and family fun
Israel is glowing this Hanukkah with shows, tours, theater, films, and family-friendly events across the country.
Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights
A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.
On board for Hanukkah: Fresh, delicious twist for the holiday
Latke focaccia and plenty of deli-style sides, a Hanukkah table that is easy, homey, and different.
Hanukkah miracle: Israel discovers evidence of Judah Maccabee’s battlefield near Jerusalem
The site is widely identified with the ancient village of Bet Zecharia, where the Seleucid army and the forces of Judah Maccabee clashed in what is known as the fifth Maccabean battle.
US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special
Viewers saw Alan Bersten and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both Jewish, dancing to “Miracle” by Matisyahu.
From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: “Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights,” “Banana Menorah,” and “Lost and Found Hanukkah.”
Camping season breaks records – and it's just the first sign of the next trend
High vacation costs, the need to escape urban stress, and upgraded sites created a season where more Israelis chose to holiday in tents under the stars.
