Despite what has become known in Israel as \"the situation\" - otherwise known as the Palestinian mini-war - many tourists have arrived in Israel for the Passover holiday. Rabbi Haskel Lookstein of New York City, for instance, has arrived with a group of over 100 congregants. Their message to Israel: \"We are here because you are here. Stay strong and courageous.\" Rabbi Lookstein led a similar group after the beginning of the Rosh HaShanah Arab Assault, last November.
Following the IDF announcement that holiday trips in Judea and Samaria will be banned this Pesach because of the security situation, the Yesha Council stated that it had made arrangements with the army to enable trips to certain destinations. These include Hevron, Land of Genesis near Kfar Adumim (between Jericho and Jerusalem), and others. For information, call toll-free (in Israel) 1-800-280-380.
Following the IDF announcement that holiday trips in Judea and Samaria will be banned this Pesach because of the security situation, the Yesha Council stated that it had made arrangements with the army to enable trips to certain destinations. These include Hevron, Land of Genesis near Kfar Adumim (between Jericho and Jerusalem), and others. For information, call toll-free (in Israel) 1-800-280-380.