The Israeli Eyalim Association continued with its annual tradition in Morocco for the seventh year despite the earthquake that recently devastated the country.
The journey to bring a beloved relative home for burial from lonely Czestochowa.
A young man was playing a somber tune on a piano as dozens of people waited for the chanting of lamentations to start.
Many people have worked to restore most of the graves and are planning to start cleaning off the vegetation growth around the tombstones and clearing the walkways.
The archaeological findings include pits, large boulders, and burnt bones, all pointing toward the existence of a ritual cremation cemetery.
I often find myself reflecting on my father’s passing. It is during such moments that I experience a profound sense of love, pride, and appreciation for my Jewishness.
The sanctuary - as big as at least three soccer fields and built with soil and wood - was built to align with the sun on the solstices.
The former cemetery, now a children’s play area next to an elementary school, was demolished roughly 50 years ago, but the bodies were not removed.
Madonna's visit to Israel won't be to perform, but rather will be for a personal visit to the graves of noted Kabbalists in Safed.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it is in contact with Aviel's family in Israel and is helping them during these "difficult times."
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