Category Archives: Jerusalem

This Week in Jewish History (11/16-11/22)

Posted on November 16, 2008 by rachel-esther

November 16: 1380 – Riots in Paris, France led to the death of many Jews 1917 – The British occupied Tel Aviv 1940 – The Warsaw Ghetto was sealed by the Nazis 1945 – Yeshiva University was founded November 17: … Continue reading →

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Tish B’Av

Posted on August 7, 2008 by rachel-esther

Tish B’Av occurs on August 10, 2008 Tish B’Av is a Rabbinic fast day that occurs on 9 Av (in July orAugust). This day is a day of fasting and commemorating the multiple tragedies that have occurred on this day, … Continue reading →

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A reunified Jerusalem

Posted on June 1, 2008 by rachel-esther

Yom Yerushalayim: Celebrating the Reunification of JerusalemHebrew Date: Twenty-eighth of Iyar Secular Dates: (5768) June 2, 2008 | (5769) May 22, 2009 | (5770) May 12, 2010 | (5771) June 1, 2011 Duration: One day Work: Permitted Name: Yom Yerushalayim … Continue reading →

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