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Israel Information
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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Days Out in Jerusalem
Underground Jerusalem: A Visit to the Western Wall Tunnel
It may sound a little biased, but there are countless reasons why everyone should visit Israel, from the most visited…
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Judaism
Blood Moons and Their Signficance to Judaism
Usually, the moon has a pale white or yellowish color. But did you know that the moon can have other…
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Judaism
The Solar Eclipse and What It Means to Judaism
We learned about solar eclipse in school, and we have witnessed it ourselves before our eyes (of course, with the…
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Israel Information
A Tourist’s Guide to Shabbat (the Sabbath)
Some of the most frequently asked questions by first time visitors are: “How will the Sabbath or Shabbat or Saturday…
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Days Out in Jerusalem
Museum of Italian Jewish Art
One of Jerusalem’s hidden treasures is the Umberto Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art located in the downtown Jerusalem area.…
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Days Out in Jerusalem
Don’t Miss in the Jewish Quarter
The Jewish Quarter is one of the four quarters in the Old City of Jerusalem. Measuring 116,000 square meters, it…
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