Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach

To all our readers - have a peaceful Shabbat and an enjoyable Shavuot.

Shabbat Shalom!

To all our readers, we wish a peaceful and quiet shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom!

To all our readers, may you have a peaceful Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom!

To all our readers, have a peaceful and restful Shabbat!

Israeli Independence Day

Today we celebrate Israel's 67th Independence Day

Shabbat Shalom!

To all our readers, have a peaceful and enjoyable Shabbat.

Yom Ha'Shoa - Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today. Yom Ha'Shoa, the Jewish nation remembers our fellow Jews who were murdered by the Nazis.

Picture via Jews for Judaism.   Today, more than 70 years after the Holocaust, this picture offends some people.  Facebook agreed and marked it as 'insensitive'.

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach

To all our readers, Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!

Shabbat Shalom and Pesach Same'ach!

To all our readers, I wish a very happy, kosher and peaceful Pesach!

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom to all my readers.

Shana Tova!

I wish all my readers a Shana Tova - a happy, joyous and peaceful new year.

I will return to blogging next week.

Shabbat Shalom!

I wish all my readers a Shabbat Shalom.

   

Two weeks ago, three Jewish teens were abducted by Arab terrorists as they were on their way home from school. 

Please pray for the swift, safe return of Yaacov Naftali ben Rachel Devora (Frankel), Gilad Michael ben Bat Galim (Shaer) and Eyal ben Iris Tshura (Yifrah).

Shabbat Shalom #BringBackOurBoys

It has been a very difficult week here in Israel.  More than a week has passed since Arab terrorists abducted three Jewish teenagers, with no sign of life.

Please pray for the swift, safe return of Yaacov Naftali ben Rachel Devora, Gilad Michael ben Bat Galim and Eyal ben Iris Tshura.

Pray for 3 Jewish teenagers abducted by Arabs

Three Jewish teenagers were abducted last night by Arab terrorists.

Please pray for their safe return: Yaacov Naftali ben Rachel Devora, Gilad Michael ben Bat Galim and Eyal ben Iris Tshura

Chag Shavuot Sameach!

I wish a Happy Shavuot to all my readers!

In this clip, the children of Tel Aviv recreate the bringing of the First Fruits, part of the Shavuot festival, in 1932:

 

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom to all my readers!

 In honor of Jerusalem Day, a clip prepared by Keren Hayesod UIA: My Jerusalem.

Shabbat Shalom!

Shabbat Shalom to all my readers!

Ofra Haza sings "Hai" (Alive) in the Munich Eurovision 1983.  Ehud Manor, who wrote the words, felt it was important for an Israeli representative to stand in Germany and sing about the Jews staying alive.

The backup singers were wearing yellow in memory of the yellow badge the Jews were forced to wear.

 

Yom Ha'atzmaut - 66th Israeli Independence Day

A Happy Yom Ha'atzmaut to all my readers.  Today we celebrate 66 years to the re-establishment of the Jewish State.

Arik Einstein sings about in-gathering of exiles, revival of Hebrew and the rebuilding of our land.  Over the centuries every generation contributed its part in the development of the Jewish people in Israel.

Yom Hazikaron

Tonight and tomorrow Israel will remember its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

 The song "It's Good Now" was written by Gilad Segev in memory of his brother, Captain Sharon Segev, who died in the line of duty.  A list of all 23,169 soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the defense of our country is available online together with their life story.

 

I'll resume blogging Wednesday.

Shabbat Shalom!

To all my readers, Shabbat Shalom!

A clip on Jerusalem Shabbat preparations, with music by Aaron Razel.