Tag Archives: yom kippur

American-Israeli Community Hit Hard With Murder Of Ari Fuld

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem, Israel — September 17, 2018 … Israel is one Jewish nation. But it does consist of several vibrant communities within. We have the Russian, the Ethiopian, the Iraqi, Yemen, German, American, secular and ultra orthodox religious. Unlike the native born Israeli – the Sabra – Americans who move… Read More »

United Nations Recognizes Yom Kippur As Official Holiday

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency New York, NY — December 20, 2015 … It’s not a joke. The one international organization which loves to bash the Jews and their tiny democratic state – Israel – has declared Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, an official holiday. Last Thursday the UN officially recognized Yom Kippur as an… Read More »

SCN: Security Measures for Jewish Community on Yom Kippur

By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Jerusalem / New York — October 2014 … The Secure Community Network (SCN) strongly reminds Jewish institutions that security awareness should remain a high priority focus of planning and preparations. Facilities that have instilled a sense of security consciousness into their organizations can remain open and welcoming, while maintaining appropriate levels… Read More »