Hanukkah
Music for a cause: Gil Shohat, Tali Ketzef to perform Hanukkah benefit concert
The duo will premiere one of their newest programs, featuring popular operatic arias alongside favorites associated with more recent composers and singers.
Hanukkah 2026: The new top Israeli destinations
'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states
Discover Israel’s national parks: Friday tours, concerts, and Hanukkah events
Nearly NIS 800 for a family outing: Israel’s Hanukkah Festigal ticket prices skyrocketing
Four full-price tickets to Festigal, an annual children’s musical, would cost NIS 796 this year. Discounts through membership programs reveal large gaps in what families could pay.
Widow of Bondi Hanukkah photographer reveals she is converting to Judaism in his, victims' honor
The widow of Bondi Hanukkah attack victim Peter Meagher, Virginia, is converting to Judaism after her husband, raised Catholic, discovered shortly before his death that he was Jewish.
Legendary Festigal producer Miki Peled dies at 87
Peled, considered one of the pillars of Israel’s entertainment industry, left behind a remarkable legacy that shaped the childhoods of generations across the country.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
When prayer is weaponized: Preserving faith’s sincerity in a politicized world - opinion
True prayer lights the heart and softens the soul; it cannot be weaponized without losing meaning.
Death penalty bill could turn terrorists into heroes - opinion
Executions won’t stop terror; they could glorify killers and spark more attacks against Israel.
Australia's Albanese: 'I am deeply and profoundly sorry' for Bondi Beach massacre
"Today is an opportunity for us to remember and pay respect to the 15 lives," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters on Thursday.
Mark Dreyfus honors victims of Bondi Beach massacre with Mourner's Kaddish in Australian Parliament
In a moving tribute, Mark Dreyfus recites the Mourner’s Kaddish for victims of the Bondi Beach attack, urging action on hate speech and gun reform.
Australia’s Parliament honors Bondi Beach shooting victims with moment of silence, speeches
The attack shocked the nation and led to calls for tougher action on antisemitism and gun control, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledging tougher action on both.
Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home
Redlands resident Garrett Bailey Stater was charged with terrorizing and making terrorist threats in connection to the December 12 incident in which he fired several airsoft rounds from his vehicle.
