"Hamas is holding [my brother] as part of a political game against Israel. Holding a man with special needs as a hostage—this is very cruel," declared Ilan Mengistu.
This year, the government proposes to supplement food baskets for each poor family to the tune of 14 shekels ($4) for the holidays. At that rate, the funding doesn't cover the cost of a jar of honey.
The Ten Days of Repentance, culminating with Yom Kippur, are a time to reflect on the past, but in the context of looking forward to a more meaningful future.
Addressing the UN General Assembly, Netanyahu stressed Israel's remarkable global contributions and its success on both the military and the diplomatic fronts.
At this time of year, before Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, we should do some soul searching in order to improve ourselves. Let’s admit our flaws, as Moses did.
Watch a very special New Year's greeting from the young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces. Join us in wishing our young heroes a happy, healthy, safe and very sweet New Year!
I wish to share some experiences Jews have lived with in the past decades, hoping this will increase awareness and help purge anti-Semitism in all its forms.