Israel Information
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Tisha B’Av — The Saddest Day in the Jewish Calendar
Tisha B’Av literally means “the ninth of Av,” as it falls on the 9th day of Av, which is the…
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What Is All about Eco-Tourism in Israel?
Most people visiting Israel mainly focus on exploring the many biblical, historical and cultural sites. And rightfully so! Israel comprises…
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Muslim Holidays in Israel
As with other Muslim communities around the globe, Israeli Muslims celebrate their own religious holidays. But since Israel is a…
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Christian Holidays in Israel
As with other Christian communities in other countries around the world, Israeli Christians celebrate their own religious holidays. But because…
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Hanukkah – The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is a minor Jewish holiday. It is observed for eight nights and days that begin on the 25th of…
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The Jolly Festival of Purim
Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the survival of the Jews who were marked for death by their Persian…
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Introduction to the 39 Melachot on Shabbat
The Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath) is a day of rest on the seventh day of the week. It is a day…
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Things You Should Know Before Being Baptized in Yardenit
When in Israel, one of the places you should visit is Yardenit, a baptismal site along the Jordan River in…
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Lag B’Omer – What You Need to Know
Apart from the major holidays, Judaism has minor holidays. These minor holidays are observed without any special prayers or any…
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Rosh Hashanah – The Jewish New Year
Almost all countries around the world follow the Gregorian calendar, and thus, celebrate the New Year every the first day…
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