Israel is entering the third week of lockdown. People are growing very restless and families are especially struggling right now. Recent reports paint a grim picture of the decline in mental and emotional health for … Read More
Ultra-Orthodox Clash with Police
Over the weekend, police cracked down on a number of illegally-run synagogues in the ultra-Orthodox communities of Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, which lead to several violent clashes. Under current lockdown restrictions, all houses of prayer … Read More
Sukkoth (Feast of Booths)
The last major holiday in the High Holy Day season, Sukkoth, begins at sundown. Traditionally, this is a time when Jewish families invite friends and loved ones to sit in their Sukkah. Sadly, this year … Read More
Growing Unrest in Israel
This second lockdown has created increased social unrest in Israel. There has been a sharp increase in the number and intensity of anti-government protests. Recently, protests in Tel Aviv turned violent against the police and … Read More
Israelis Struggling with Mental Health in Pandemic
The current lockdown has seen a sharp decline in the mental health of Israelis. Many people are reporting more instances of depression and anxiety due to forced isolation. Psychologist Dr. Mardo of Haifa University has … Read More
Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins Sunday, Sept. 27th, at sundown. Jewish people all over the world collectively seek forgiveness from God and from one another through fasting & praying. This year, we in … Read More
Government Approves Strictest Lockdown Yet
Israeli government officials approved a stringent lockdown starting Friday, Sept. 25th. The entire private sector will be forced to close, which Finance Minister Israel Katz strongly opposes. Such a move will cost the Israeli economy … Read More
Israel Enters 5th Day in Lockdown
Israel is in its 5th day in lockdown due to a sharp increase in coronavirus infections. The lockdown began on Erev Rosh Hashanah, and is expected to last until the end of Succot. Non-essential businesses … Read More
Honduras Hopes to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Honduras hopes to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of 2020. This follows President Donald Trump’s bold yet … Read More
Rosh Hashanah 5781
Friday evening, September 18th, marks the biblical Feast of Trumpets, which has become known as Rosh Hashanah. It is the beginning of the special season of the High Holy Days (חגים in Hebrew). Rosh Hashanah … Read More