30 Injured in Stamford Hill Lag B’Omer Bonfire Explosion
As Samsung learned the hard way with its infamous Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, the lithium-ion battery inside the spiritually corrupting smartphone can cause a physically corrupting explosion.
Chief Sephardi Rabbi Blocks Hotels Passover Guide over Extreme Strictness
Rabbi Yosef explained his decision, saying, "They followed the rule of 'the more stringent the better,' and made up many, many Chumrot (stringent rules)."
Har Bracha Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Melamed: Reform Jews Entitled to their Mixed Services at...
"It is proper for the Rabbi of the Kotel to respect all Jews from all streams."
Sukkot 5783: Welcome to Armageddon
In these harrowing times, on this holiday of Sukkot, I am happy to be sitting in my balcony sukkah in the safest place on earth
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
The Tragedy on Mt. Meron, Lag B’Omer 1911
"The zealots of Tsfat hung the blame for the great disaster on the mixing of men and women in Meron and imposed a ban on women's visits to Mt. Meron on Lag B'Omer.
WATCH: After Missing Pesach Due To Coronavirus, Eli Beer Held Seder on Pesach Sheni
After coming out of a month-long coma, Eli' beer's first question was, "When is Pesach?”
44 Dead, 150 Injured in Mt. Meron Catastrophe
"It started because of a very large load. There were many people on top of me, I lay on someone and he was not breathing."
WATCH: US Rep. Rashida Tlaib ‘Celebrates Jewish Independence’ in Chanukah Message’, Says Israel Advocacy...
"Rashida’s celebrating Jewish independence in Judea by describing the Jews that live there as occupiers."
On Eve of Yom Kippur, Netanyahu Begs Forgiveness of Woman He Called ‘Boring’
Netanyahu told Peretz: "You're not boring," and noted the fact that since he had announced his intention to apologize to her, she had become boring to the media.
Products that Do Not Require Passover Certification and Much More in OU Guide to...
So, go, download, study the material (as prescribed by halacha, come to think of it) and start the three-week countdown to the seder night … Now!
Yes We Have Sweet, Edible, Seedless Pomegranates, Just in Time for Rosh Hashanah
Zamiri and his sons have invented the Wine pomegranate which is seedless, fire-engine red and sweet beyond belief.
Grotesque: Al Sharpton Gives Rosh Hashanah Sermon at East Side Synagogue
By now practically every Jewish newspaper in New York has condemned the notion that Sharpton, who is identified more than anyone else with the August 1991 Crown Heights Pogrom, should be preaching to Jews on Rosh hashanah.
Ben Shapiro Jew-splains to Kamala Harris What Chanukah Is Not
No Kamala, Chanukah is not about Tikun Olam and McLightly Light.
When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi’s Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address
In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.
Evangelical Leader Asking Christians to Hold Vigils Outside Synagogues on High-Holidays
Cardoza-Moore instructed her followers: “Please contact your local Rabbi and let them know that you will be standing outside their synagogue in solidarity."
Biden Cites the Talmud at Hanukkah Reception while UN Envoy Equates Jews with Terrorists
Also on hand at the reception was Charlie Cytron-Walker, who saved three hostages from a synagogue.
Ukrainian Report: Russia Launched 10 Iranian-Made Suicide Drones at Uman over Rosh Hashanah
Claim: "Planned acts of terrorism against Israeli citizens are one of the conditions for Iran's transfer of drones to Russia.”
Bar Ilan Professor Solves Age Old Issue: How Big Was the Talmudic Egg?
Bar-Ilan U. Prof. Zohar Amar discovered ancient eggs were smaller than previously believed.
Temple Mount Movement Asking Ben Gvir to Hold Passover Sacrifice on April 5
"In the end, they sacrificed the abomination of Egypt before the Egyptians’ eyes and no one was stoned.”
Man of the Year 5781: The Indefatigable MK Itamar Ben-Gvir
Last spring, MK Ben-Gvir was not a commentator on the news – he was the news.
LIVE: Lag B’Omer Bonfire and Celebration in Meron
Fifty participants celebrate with the Rebbe of Boyan as he lights the bonfire on Mount Meron; musicians and singers provide music for dancing.
Ivanka Trump Benched Lulav at the White House
Presidential daughter and senior adviser Ivanka Trump on Friday participated in Lulav Benching (shaking the four species) at the White House, along with some...
Kamala Harris Serves Only the Best at Her Seder Table: Psagot Wine from Binyamin...
Predictably, leftists were outraged.
Menorah Engraved on Tomb Façade May Date Back to Hasmonean Era
It has been suggested that the menorah may have been a motif related to the Temple and the priesthood that served in it during this time.
Netanyahu Goes to Hospital During Yom Kippur
Benjamin Netanyahu didn't feel well towards the end of Yom Kippur.
‘Rabbis for Human Rights’ Demand Restricting Hebron Purim Parade
Perhaps the RHR should sue to eliminate the entire ninth chapter in the Book of Esther from Megillah readings across Israel, seeing as it depicts how the Jews take revenge against their sworn enemies.
First Evidence of Maccabees’ Revolt in Judean Desert Unearthed
A refugee probably hid the wooden box in the cave, intending to return to collect his money after the revolt.
Elvis’ Deep Fake Rosh Hashanah Song Stirs Excitement
A radio host on Army Radio played the clip as a straight historic item, bringing great shame on the house of (Ya'akov) Bardugo.
Cairo Genizah Project Reveals 11th Century Passover Haggadah
The Cairo Genizah International Project of the Haifa, Oxford, Princeton and Pennsylvania universities presents one of the ancient haggadahs discovered so far, opening a window to Medieval Passover customs.
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