Codex Sassoon acquired for ANU Museum of the Jewish People for $38.1 million
BY JACKIE HAJDENBERG AND ASAF SHALEV (JTA) — A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible became the most expensive book ever sold Wednesday when it drew a price of $38.1…
Israel
Is Shavuot 1 day or 2 days long?
By MJL Staff (This article first appeared on My Jewish Learning.) If you live in the land of Israel, Shavuot is a one-day holiday. This…
Ceasefire ends Israel-Gaza conflict after five days of fighting
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza ended on May 13 after five days, as a ceasefire took…
CMDA Gala: A Spectacular Evening of Food, Fun and Entertainment on May 28
by Shael Gelfand Tickets for the CMDA Calgary Chapter 2023 Annual Gala Event are Going Fast “It’s going to be the Gala of the year…
Tensions mark Memorial Day ceremonies in Israel as Netanyahu urges unity
by Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — In an unusual politicization of Israel’s Memorial Day on Tuesday, several senior Israeli government officials faced protests at…