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  Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Amar, and the senior Moroccan Imam, Prof. Smaili Moha

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar calls for Mimouna to be canceled this year due to the war

Rabbi Amar used to hold a public Mimouna event every year with rabbis and public figures, but this year, he canceled it.

By YAKI ADAMKER , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
29/04/2024

Is Israeli society at the fifth stage of grief?

The past debate on public celebrations – either on Purim or Independence Day – suggests we might move to the fifth stage, acceptance.

By GADI EZRA
04/04/2024

My Word: International Women’s Day, celebrations & commemorations

Being alive is cause enough to celebrate. On this birthday, I am counting the years, the days, and my blessings.

This year’s ‘Little Purim’ is a great opportunity to appreciate the good, especially during the bad

During leap years, while we await actual Purim in Second Adar, we have the opportunity to reflect on how the Purim story relates to modern history and our contemporary lives.

By RABBI REBECCA BLADY/JTA
24/02/2024

IDF's 'end of combat ceremony' is an event like no other

These types of events often artificially attempt to instill a feeling in the crowd to “rally the troops.” This time the crowd was the source of the energy.

By ELLIOT COHEN
04/02/2024

New Year's Eve 2023: This is how you will shine for New Year's Eve

Shine for New Year's Eve: From the perfect kiss to radiant products to peak-end perfumes | Blue and white shelf section introduced.

By SHOVAL AZOR/MAARIV ONLINE
01/02/2024

Savyon's Moses SHOP chain is expanding

Opens the 12th branch in the new shopping center in Savyon with an estimated investment of about NIS 1.2 million.

By DANIT SAGI
07/01/2024

Thousands gather in Times Square for New Year ball drop

"A once in a lifetime experience," crowds waited up to fifteen hours in the cold for the ball to drop.

By REUTERS
01/01/2024

Fireworks are not for birds! Causes confusion for migrating birds during flight

Birds are very sensitive and can easily be confused, suffer accidents, and their path shifted by noises like fireworks.

Here is a list of free family-friendly Hanukkah activities in Israel happening despite war

With larger festivals scrapped, holiday fun for the whole family can still be found throughout the country.

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