Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israel’s official date to commemorate the Holocaust, known as Yom Hazikaron laShoah ve-laG’vurah (“Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day”) or Yom HaShoah for short (literally “Holocaust Day”), is on the Hebrew date of 27th of Nisan – this year on May 6, 2024, with certain commemorations starting at nightfall the day before. Yom HaShoah is an […]
Antisemitism On the Rise Around the World
As Israel continues to fight for its survival, we at Judaica WebStore in Jerusalem also watch in sadness and dismay as shocking displays of antisemitism spread around the world and endanger our Jewish brothers and sisters everywhere. Read on below for an overview of the rising trends of antisemitism worldwide since October 7th, as well […]
7 Inspiring Mothers From the Hebrew Bible
Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated on Sunday, May 12, 2024. While the holiday isn’t religious per se, Judaism has a strong tradition of honoring our mothers and the other strong women who raise us, take care of us, guide us, and make us the people we are today. Within the Tanakh (also […]
The Fascinating History of Jews in Egypt
