Sukkot: All About the Lulav & Etrog
Like we mentioned in our Sukkot Fact File post, the waving or shaking of the Four Species, also commonly referred to as the lulav and etrog, is a key commandment of Sukkot.
Sukkot: History, Rituals, Meaning
After the intensity of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, it’s time for the joyous holiday of Sukkot! For 7 days in Israel or 8 in the diaspora, we relax in beautifully decorated Sukkahs, shake our Lulavs and Etrogs, and eat delicious meals outdoors under the stars and sky. Arriving in the early fall when […]
Finding Yom Kippur’s Secret Joys
Yom Kippur 2024 will begin in the evening of Friday, October 11th, and last through nightfall the following day. While many consider it a somber day, for others it’s full of joy and happiness. Learn about Yom Kippur’s traditions, meaning, restrictions, and surprising joys below!
The Israel-Hamas War, One Year Later
As we commemorate the attacks of October 7th, 2023, and one year since the start of Operation Swords of Iron against Israel‘s enemies, we bring you some key statistics from the past year to help illustrate what the Israel Defense Forces have achieved and been up against – with some numbers that may shock or inspire […]
