Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) – Guide for the Perplexed, 2023 This column is based on the writings of ancient Jewish sages. By Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger – Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles (September 30 – October 7, 2023) derives its name from the first stop of the Exodus – the town of Sukkot
It’s Official: Israel Enters US Visa Waiver Program “This decision shows the strong ties between the two countries,” said acting U.S. Ambassador to Jerusalem Stephanie Hallett. By Amichai Stein, JNS Israel on Wednesday joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which will allow Israeli citizens to travel
Tomb of Greek courtesan discovered for first time in Jerusalem Israeli researchers discovered a cave containing the 2,300-year-old remains of a young woman they believe was a courtesan during the Hellenistic period. Along with her remains, they discovered a well-preserved, rare bronze mirror. On Wednesday, the
Assassination Foiled: Israeli Minister, Former MK Targeted by Iran-directed Terrorist Cell The Shin Bet Security Agency busted an Iran-directed terrorist cell plotting to murder Minister Ben-Gvir and former MK Yehudah Glick. By United with Israel Staff Israel arrested five people – three Palestinians and two Arab-Israelis
HISTORIC: Israeli Minister Visits Saudi Arabia Tourism Minister Haim Katz is leading a delegation in Saudi Arabia for an international event. Unprecedented! Israel’s Minister of Tourism, Haim Katz, has embarked on a historic visit to Saudi Arabia to attend the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO) conference.
VIDEO: Palestinian ‘Victim’ Makes Miraculous Recovery It’s a moment that could easily be nominated for an Oscar. The Palestinians are notorious for spreading fake news through “Pallywood” videos that are designed to whip up hatred against the Jewish state. The videos are often staged and presented
ICEJ’s Feast of Tabernacles comes under cloud of unfounded suspicion of missionizing As Jewish Israelis prepare for the holiday of Sukkot, an estimated five thousand Christians from dozens of countries worldwide are preparing to travel to Israel on pilgrimage for the annual eight-day Feast of Tabernacles
US Jewish groups packed their schedules during UN General Assembly The U.N. General Assembly is best known for its annual, high-level General Debate, during which world leaders do not debate but instead take the podium individually to broadcast largely promotional messages to the globe. Much of
Supreme Court’s power waxing as judicial reform falters The Israeli High Court’s marathon, 13.5-hour hearing on judicial reform two weeks ago underscored that the court has set its sights on Israel’s Basic Laws, until now treated as inviolable by the court itself, observers told JNS. Israel’s Basic Laws
Haim Katz first Israeli minister to make public visit to Saudi Arabia Tourism Minister Haim Katz on Tuesday became the first Israeli Cabinet member to lead a public delegation to Saudi Arabia. Katz arrived in Riyadh to take part in a conference of the United Nations
