Shiva Asar B’tammuz

The seventeenth day of the fourth month, Tammuz, is a Jewish fast in memory of the breach of Jerusalem’s walls before the destruction of the Second Temple.

Holiday celebrates reunified Jerusalem

The Jews' reconnection to Jerusalem has made the city flourish

The 10 Plagues on Egypt’s Gods

The idols of Egypt were judged when the Israelites left Egypt

Holiday honoring Immigrants

Israel today has just over twelve times more inhabitants than in 1948

Pomegranates in the Bible and the Temple

Two pillars at the entrance to the temple were crowned with a network of 400 pomegranates

Jesus, the Temple and Jerusalem

Jesus was from an early age well acquainted with Jerusalem and the temple.

The Jewish meals

The Bible's meal customs are still practiced today

Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret

In Israel, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are celebrated on the same day.

Autumn holidays – while threatened by war

Now Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot await

The 17th of Tammuz

According to the Talmud, the walls of Jerusalem were destroyed by the Romans on the 17th of Tammuz in the year 70.

Pesach – next year in Jerusalem

Fasting before Purim

Purim Katan – Little Purim

Tu Bishvat: the fig tree in the Bible

Sukkot – a holiday that includes the Gentiles

Yom Kippur and Pesach

Hamantaschen—part of Purim Celebration

The olive tree in holidays and festivals

The Jewish wedding

Feast of Tabernacles awaits fulfilment

Shavuot and Pentecost

Israel celebrates all returnees

Purim celebrates the Rescue of the Jews

Feasts preserve Hebrew language

The almond tree begins the New year for Trees

Menorah, Chanukkah and the Temple

The story behind the Israeli flag

Shmita – a sabbatical year for the land

Autumn festivals

The high priest’s robes

Israel’s Independence Day

The Feast of Unleavened Bread

A holiday that celebrates Immigration

Purim – Reminiscent of the Persian Threat

Tu BiShvat – “New Year for Trees”

Hanukkah – Temple Dedication Feast

Simchat Torah

The Jewish Calendar