Temple Mount

Activists Arrested for Bowing on Temple Mount

Despite a police ban on Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, MK Michael Ben Ari and two other men bowed in prayer on the site.

Court Appeal on Banning Jews from Temple Mount Tisha B’Av March

The Women in Green have asked the High Court to cancel a police ban on Jews praying in a Tisha B’Av march near the Temple Mount.

Police Block March to Temple Mount

Jerusalem police have ruled that activists cannot hold a march to the Temple Mount this Sunday.

A 14th Century Haggadah Meets 21st Century Technology

A renowned 14th-century Haggadah is now available to browse on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Supreme Court Rejects Mughrabi Bridge Petition

The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Temple Mount Faithful demanding permission to build a new bridge to the Temple Mount

Counting the Omer in the Digital Age

Technology has made counting the Omer, the period of forty-nine days between Passover and Shavuot, easy, convenient and enjoyable.

No More Big Brother on Temple Mount

Legal rights group stops police registration of Jews only at Temple Mount.

Passover's Seventh Day in Jerusalem: Jewish Healing Under Glass

A mosaic of Jewish patients and families spent Passover's seventh day praying under the light of Chagall windows at Hadassah Hospital.

MK Yuli Edelstein's Passover Greetings

Anti-Semites of all kinds are still present in the world; the Jewish people must remain united in order to secure national future.

ALEH Marches Forward in Jerusalem for Passover

In a testimony to Israeli caring, 300 marchers from the ALEH organization rallied across the Jerusalem Chords Bridge to support the cause.

Passover Activities for Families in Israel - Many are Free!

Israeli families are combing the country for free activities during this Chol HaMoed. There is so much to do!

New Version of 'Four Questions' Celebrates... Obama

The National Jewish Democratic Council has published a new version of the 'Four Questions,' praising achievements of Obama.

Israel's Military Dogs Get Kosher Food for Passover

Even the dogs in Israel's army are being fed with “kosher for Passover” food this week.

CBS's Ben Stein Warns of Second Holocaust

CBS’s Ben Stein warns that the Jewish people must heed the lessons of history in order to prevent another Holocaust from befalling it.

Video: Thousands Celebrate Passover in Hevron

Thousands descended on the holy city of Hevron to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs and celebrate Israel's 4000 year ties with a concert!

Kiev: Jewish Man Brutally Beaten After Second Seder

A gang of anti-Semites descended on a Jewish man in Kiev as he walked home from the second Seder and beat him unconscious.

Jews Celebrate Passover on Mount Sinai

A group of Jews decided to pack their holiday onto camels and hump it to the top of Jabel Musa for Passover.

A Coke-less Passover in California

Kosher for Passover Coca-Cola has been officially barred from California due to the state’s laws on toxic chemicals.

Jews Brave Terror Threat to Remember Exodus in Sinai

Hundreds of Jews ignore terror warnings, enter Sinai in order to celebrate exodus on Mount Sinai.

Jewish Anti-Israel Group Promotes BDS at Passover Seder

The 'Jewish Voice for Peace' has published a new type of Hagaddah, aimed at demonizing Israel and championing ‘Palestinian’ cause.

Passover 2012: 100,000 at Israel's Parks, Nature Reserves

At least 100,000 people are expected to visit Israel's national parks and nature reserves this week during the Passover holiday.

Spy Eli Cohen ‘Ate Matzah in Damascus’

Famed Israeli spy Eli Cohen managed to eat matzah on Passover while high in the Syrian elite, his widow says.

IDF Chief: Remember Our Soldiers on Passover

IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz wished Israel a happy Passover, and asked citizens to keep a thought for the soldiers who remain on watch

Chabad Group Gives Soldiers 50,000 Matzahs

A Chabad-Lubavitch organization has donated 50,000 matzahs so that every soldier can fulfill Passover mitzvas in the best way.

Last Preparations: Out With Bread, In with Matzah

Jews make the final preparations for Passover. Leaven must be destroyed or removed by 11:22.

Recipe: Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Matzah Balls

These quick and easy tips will pay big dividends. This year, make your Matzah Balls deliciously perfect!

Friday Night is Seder Night

A7 brings you a summary of laws and customs of the holiday. Chag Sameach from A7!

Obama on Passover: Story of the Exodus As Relevant as Ever

U.S. President Barack Obama greets the Jewish people on the occasion of the holiday of Passover.

Jerusalem's 'Medical' Prep for Passover: Remove the Chametz!

The world's holiest Jewish city spent the entire week removing “chametz” to prepare for the holiday of Passover – even in the hospitals.

Israel Goes on High Alert for Passover

The IDF, whose tradition of mass leaves for Passover ended last week, will also be on high holiday alert following a rocket attack on Eilat

Inspirational Pesach Video: Jewish Journey From Bondage

“If there is one thing we have learned from the past it is that we must never leave our fate in the hands of others.”

Rav Ariel: Let Us Bring Offerings to G-d on the Mount

Rav Yisrael Ariel says there Jews must bring Pesach offering even without the Temple.

Gaza Division Prepared for 'Glatt Kosher' Seder

Gaza Division Rabbi says IDF units are at top level of kashrut – including the most sensitive locations.

How Can You Help the IDF This Passover?

As Jewish families gather around the seder table, it is important to remember the Israeli soldiers who safeguard are freedom.

Beit El's Rabbi Melamed Actively Participates in Matzah Baking

Rabbi Zalman Melamed of Beit El visited a local bakery and personally took part in baking matzot for the holiday of Passover.

Matzoh Fund Helping the Needy in Judea and Samaria on Passover

For the past decade the Bnai Israel Matzoh Fund has been distributing Passover help to needy families in Judea and Samaria.

Rep. Michele Bachman's Passover Greetings

U.S Rep. Michele Bachman (R-Minn.), a long-time friend of the state of Israel, issued a heartfelt Passover greeting to Jewish constituents

Looking for Fun in Israel During Pesach?

Take full advantage of the Chol Hamoed holiday by enjoying the wide array of fun and educational opportunities available in Israel.

Arab Lecturer: Moses Led Muslims out of Egypt

A lecturer at Arab university said Moses led Muslims out of Egypt; Exodus first instance of ‘Palestinian’ liberation through armed struggle.

Warning: Missionary Seder

Some leaflets inviting people to join kosher public Seders are missionary subterfuge, says Yad L'Achim.

IDF to Remain on Full Alert Over Passover

IDF chief Benny Gantz ends the Army's long-customary Passover vacation, orders commanders to cancel leaves and remain at full strength.

Passover Rhapsody - A Jewish Rock Opera

Aish HaTorah's Passover video tells the story of the holiday using Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Video: Jewish Survival Greatest Miracle in History

South Africa's Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein: Jewish survival in the sweep of history is a greater miracle than the Red Sea splitting.

Nationalist MKs Pack Food Parcels for the Needy

MKs from the National Union and Jewish Home parties participate in Kimcha dePascha - packing of food parcels for needy families.

Virtual Passover Food Drive: Assistance with a Personal Touch

Virtual Passover food drive to provide assistance to individuals and families in need.

Ben Gurion Airport on 'Fast Forward' for Holiday Travel

Ben Gurion International Airport will be on “fast forward” in order to cope with the crowds passing through for the upcoming holidays.

Telecast to Celebrate Biblical Tabernacle

Arutz Sheva to stream a special 6-hour Temple Mount Awareness Day Sunday in the month when the first Holy Tabernacle was dedicated.

Don't Just Learn about Matzot - Bake Them

In a special project for Passover, students in the Noam yeshiva high school in Jerusalem joined together to bake hundreds of matzot.

Antiquities Authority Rips Netanyahu over Temple Mount

"Prime ministers and ministers know" about Muslim damage to Temple Mount, Knesset is told.

Temple Institute Disagrees with Chief Rabbis over Temple Mount

"With proper study and proper preparations one can visit this holy site without trespassing on the sacred areas," says Rav Chaim Richman.

Chief Rabbis: Don’t Ascend Temple Mount

Chief Rabbis Rabbi Shlomo Amar and Rabbi Yonah Metzger joined by other top rabbis in proclaiming Mount off limits due to halakhic issues.

Archaeology Holocaust on Temple Mount: The Unpublicized Report

Unsurprisingly, the UN has not said a thing. But why is the Israeli ombudsman's report on the Temple Mount still hidden from the public?

Abbas Declares Diplomatic War on Jerusalem

Abbas turns around PA efforts to erase evidence of Jewish roots of the Temple Mount, accuses Israel of removing Jerusalem’s Arab identity.

Arabs Riot Over 'Temple Mount Takeover'

Arabs rioted for a second day Saturday in protest over Israeli plans to 'take over' the Temple Mount

Photos: Police Quell Muslim Riot on Temple Mount

Dozens of Israeli riot police were forced to storm the Temple Mount after 'more than 100' Arabs began hurling rocks at them.

Expert Warns of Waqf's Dangerous Plans for Temple Mount

Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar warns: The Waqf is planning to unite all the mosques on the Temple Mount into one.

Police Arrest 7 Arabs Over Temple Mount Confrontations

Police arrested 7 Arabs who initiated a confrontation with Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount and 3 others they say planned violence.

Muslims Stone Police on Temple Mount

For the second time this week, Muslims stoned Israeli police who were escorting Jewish and Christian pilgrims on the Temple Mount.

Muslims: Israel to Give Half of Al Aqsa to Jews

Al Aqsa Center says that Israel will create a Jewish section of Al Aqsa, similar to Hevron's Cave of Patriarchs.

Arab Rioters Stone Temple Mount Tourists after Muslim Incitement

Dozens of Arab stone tourists and police on the Temple Mount, a day after a former Muslim Mufti warned of a possible “break-in” by Jews.