The festival commemorates the 164 BCE rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by Antiochus IV - and the re-establishment of religious freedom for the Jewish peo ...

Throughout the centuries, Purim has traditionally symbolized the victory of the Jewish people over anti-Semitic tyranny. As such, Purim is a happy, carnival-like holiday.

Home to a vibrant Christian community and some of Christianity’s holiest sites, Christmas in Israel is a magical, festive, and unforgettable experience. These are some of the Christmas cele ...

The festival commemorates both the 164 BCE rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the ruling Seleucid Kingdom and the re-establishment of religious freedom ...

The festival commemorates both the 164 BCE rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the Seleucid King Antiochus IV – and the re-establishment of religious fre ...