News for Holiday Watch: Sukkot prayers at the Western WallPrayers for intermediate days of Sukkot held at Kotel in J'lem Old City. Traditional priestly blessing to be held at the site on Wednesday. Watch: Sukkahs ready for the throng at Western Wall PlazaEarly morning on the eve of Sukkot is a good time to see the Sukkahs in the Kotel Plaza before the arrival of crowds for the holiday. Netanyahu, Rivlin wish Druze community well for Nebi Shu'eibRivlin speaks with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffak Tarif ahead of Druze holiday. 'The links between us are a bond of life.' 73% of Israeli Jews light Hanukkah candlesA high percentage of Jews in Israel light the Menorah candles every night on Hanukkah. Second hakafot around countryThroughout country, second hakafot held this evening with start of second Yom Tov in Diaspora. Sukkot: The story of our faithRabbi Yitzchak Botton explains how the Sukkah is emblematic of the essence of life and man's relationship with Hashem. Halakhic controversy on social networks fuels discussionDebate on social networks regarding shutting gas stove on holidays by indirect causation; Some rabbis permit, others forbid. Sundays off in Israel?Minister of Finance supports new bill seeking to create an "extended weekend" once a month. 10 injured in aquatics accidents2 drowned, 8 rescued in beaches across Israel. Hanukkah Begins Tonight; Celebrations WorldwideThe Jewish people celebrate the Festival of Lights, in memory of the Maccabees' victory over the Greeks; first candle is lit. Musician Reschedules UK Tour For Jewish HolidaysMusician Leonard Cohen has rescheduled two dates on his UK tour after realizing they fell out on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Reused Hanukkah Message Dubbed 'Obamannukah'President Barack Obama released his yearly message Friday, wishing Jewish people around the world a happy Hanukkah. New Chanukah Song to Benefit Sandy VictimsJewish reggae artist Matisyahu has released a new song titled “Happy Hanukkah” to celebrate the upcoming holiday. |
