Jews from Arabic speaking countries have a unique way of celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Take an insider's look at the holiday celebrations of Israel's Sephardic Jewish communities.
'This center was established to enable the optimal combination between religious women's contribution to the security of the state while maintaining their faith and religious way of life.'
Sgt. Shilo Yosef Amir, 22, was laid to rest at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem. 'Yesterday, even though you could have gone home, you chose to serve,' his commander said in a eulogy.
Rachel Yehurun was recently accompanying a woman in labor at the Ziv Medical Center in Safed when she noticed that the height of the newborn’s head went up instead of down.
The awards ceremony honored activists and volunteers representing diverse religious and ethnic communities who are all working for the benefit of the State of Israel.
Beatie Deutsch emphasizes that, despite pressure to compete, observing the Jewish day of rest is more important than any apparent opportunity to advance her athletic career.
Gruber, a child of Holocaust survivors, launched a lecture program called 'Ethics in the Field' and a non-profit 'Kindness in the Field,' bringing sensitivity to the soldiers.
Aside from the 'warm winter gifts' that were given thanks to the UWI donors, what truly warmed the soldiers' hearts was the atmosphere of love and appreciation.
'The entire State of Israel thanks you for your heroism. You saved many lives. I don’t want to think what would have happened if you hadn’t been nearby,' Lapid said.
There is widespread concern for the safety of Ethiopian refugees, as the civil war reaches its apex and the central government becomes increasingly endangered.
'I have no words to express my happiness,' said the winner, who enjoyed the special day of pampering and hopes “to lead the people of Israel to beauty and goodness.”