Jerusalem Day

ByRabbi Becher May 21, 2017May 21, 2017

Wednesday, June 24th, is the Hebrew date of the 28th of the month of Iyar. This day is a significant day for the Jewish people and I think, for the whole world as well. It is the day that we celebrate what is called “Yom Yerushalayim”, Jerusalem Day. We celebrate the anniversary of the day…

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Modern Miracles – Behar 5774

ByRabbi Becher May 4, 2014October 19, 2016

Two events in modern Jewish history of enormous significance occurred during the period between Passover and Shavuot — the founding of the State of Israel on the 5th of Iyar, 5708 (May 14th 1948) and the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem by the Israel Defence Forces on the 28th of Iyar, 5727 (June…