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 [...]
Day of Atonement: Yom Kippur
Just 10 days after the festive Rosh Hashanah welcomes the new year on the Hebrew calendar, the holiest day of the Hebrew calendar comes, in the middle of what is [...]
L’Shanah Tov! (For a Good Year!)- Rosh Hashanah
It's Rosh Hashanah! This marks a new year on the Jewish calendar. Most people are ready to see the start of a new year, as this has certainly been a [...]
Israeli Independence Day
The nation of Israel is turning 72! Israeli Independence Day, or Yom HaAtzmaut, is usually filled with barbecues of friends and families, beach days, and lots of fun in celebration [...]
Shabbat Hagadol
In Jewish history and culture, shabbat has been an honored and special day every week, as the welcoming of the shabbat happens at sunset on Fridays. Families gather to celebrate [...]
Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement
From the time of the fall of mankind with Adam and Eve’s disobedience, there has been a need for repentance and atonement. God created an initial path in reconciliation in [...]
Purim: Honoring the story of Esther and Mordecai
While there are many holidays that include costumes around the world, if you see children in adorable costumes in late February or early March in Israel, it is likely Purim! [...]
Jesus Celebrated Chanakuah (and Seven Other Facts about the Feast of Dedication)
Every December, we see Christmas trees displayed prominently around the world in homes, shopping centers, civic areas and places of worship. Then, nearby and often much smaller will be a [...]
Holy Week in Israel. He is Risen!
We praise God that are able once again together with Christians everywhere to celebrate and commemorate the Holy Week of Easter and we who live in Israel are conscious of [...]
Journey to Christmas: Locations of King Herod
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been [...]
Journey to Christmas: Nazareth
The story of Christmas is really a journey through Israel. In this series, we will be taking you through the story, one location at a time, and making Christ’s birth [...]