The film "Tatami," a collaborative effort between Israeli director Guy Nattiv and Iranian director Zar Amir Ebrahimi, celebrated its world premiere at the illustrious 80th Venice Film Festival. It garnered not only critical acclaim but also a special award for its commitment to human rights. Now, this groundbreaking film has received another prestigious honor, as it has been officially selected to compete in the esteemed Tokyo Film Festival, scheduled to commence on October 23, 2023.

28 September 2023

Read more: Israeli-Iranian Film 'Tatami' Premieres At Venice, Heads to Tokyo Film Festival

In anticipation of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Chabad houses across Israel have mobilized their resources. An impressive network of 780 Chabad branches has been meticulously prepared to accommodate an estimated 150,000 worshipers from diverse backgrounds in their 'open synagogues.'

24 September 2023

Read more: Chabad's Open Synagogues In Israel Prepare For Yom Kippur: Unity In Worship

Last night, a profound and inclusive gathering took place at the Western Wall plaza, where thousands of devoted worshipers participated in the traditional 'selichot' prayers. This spiritual event is a pivotal component of the Ten Days of Repentance, leading up to the solemn occasion of Yom Kippur. However, this year marked a historic milestone as the prayers extended their reach to embrace the hard of hearing community by being thoughtfully translated into sign language.

22 September 2023

Read more: Inclusive Prayers at Western Wall Embrace Deaf Community Ahead of Yom Kippur

Thousands of Jewish worshipers visited the graves of Joshua Ben Nun and Caleb Ben Yefuna in the village of Kifel Hares in Samaria on the occasion of the revelry for Joshua which is marked every year in the Jewish calendar on the 26th of Nisan which is attributed to the day of his death.

17 April 2023

Read more: Annual Celebration At Joshua's Grave in Samaria Draws Thousands