Hamantaschen Purim Cookies
The celebration of Purim is a festive time in Israel that is mandated in the book of Esther and is still a fun celebration of treats and costumes, commemorating the [...]
Tu Bishvat: The Trees of Israel
The Trees of Israel January 25th marks the Tu Bishvat, known as the birthday of the trees in Jewish culture! Upon their return to the Promised Land, Zionists discovered a [...]
Rosh Hashanah: A Time of Reflection and Renewal
This week marks one of the most significant Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah. This occasion marks the beginning of the High Holidays in the Jewish calendar, a time for introspection, [...]
Tents in Israel
As we approach Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, Israel prepares to eat their meals outside for a week, as commanded to do so in Leviticus 23:33-44. This was commanded to [...]
Holy Week in Jerusalem
After two years of being unable to witness the celebration of Holy Week in Jerusalem, we thank the Lord that are able, once again, to welcome Christians from around the [...]
Tisha B’Av: Day Destined for Tragedy
Tisha B’Av is known as the saddest day on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the destruction of the Holy Temples, both the first temple during the time of King Solomon [...]
Shavuot
The celebration and observance of Shavuot was celebrated this week in the Jewish faith and it is a national holiday in Israel. Shavuot is also known as the “celebration of [...]
Jerusalem Day
Jerusalem Day is a day that commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem after the Six Day War in 1967. Why is Jerusalem Day considered a minor religious holiday in Israel? History [...]
Easter in Jerusalem
Easter in Jerusalem is a very special time to be in the Holy Land as the place where the story of the triumphant welcome, betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of [...]
Celebrating Hanukkah in 2020
Yet another celebration of judaeo-christian significance will be celebrated this week a little differently than usual, Hanukkah. Hanukkah, like Christmas this year will not be celebrated in normal fashion with [...]
Thanksgiving Israel Style
It is nearly Thanksgiving for all of our American friends! In Israel, the giving of thanks to the Lord is a very important holiday that stretches an entire week, known [...]
Sukkot: The Festival of Tabernacles
What is Sukkot? The festival of Sukkot, lso known as “The Feast of Tabernacles” or the “Festival of Shelters, is the final of the feasts called upon by God in [...]