Israel’s official calendar of public holidays corresponds with the hebrew calendar and changes annually. Below is a comprehensive of the major public holidays and their meanings. Purim Purim commemorates the events that took place in the Book of Esther. It is celebrated by reading or acting out
Chicken Soup is one dish that has reached mythical status in Jewish culture. Known as the “Jewish Penicillin,” chicken soup is offered to nurse colds, eliminate headaches, and even comfort broken hearts. There is almost nothing chicken soup is not purported to cure. This idea
Rosh Hashanah Last week, September 18 – 20 Jews around the world observed the holiday of Rosh Hashanah (the two-day Jewish new year), mandated by Leviticus 23:23-25. Both days are marked by special prayers and scriptural readings. The centerpiece of the Rosh Hashanah service is
The Feasts of Israel Many Christians do not realize that the seven feasts which God commanded in Leviticus 23 are still observed by their Jewish neighbors. The feasts, as given to Israel, have a multi-faceted significance. First there was the seasonal aspect of each holiday,
Magen David (Star Of David) Very old symbol, both with 5 or 6 points. During times of persecution Jews were often forced to wear this symbol. It is today used on the Israeli Flag as a badge of honour. Menorah 7 Branch oil lamp –