Holidays
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Father’s Day Without My Father
I was blessed to have a father like Rabbi Eckstein, and I pray that I can follow his example as an effective leader, humble servant of God, and loving parent. But this Father’s Day I will also give thanks for our heavenly Father, who loves us with an everlasting love for all of eternity.
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Photo Friday: Impress Them on Your Children
God's children — the people of Israel — recently celebrated Jerusalem Day. Surely, Israel continues to teach their children to love the Lord with all their hearts, souls, and strength!
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Jerusalem Day
As Israel gets set to commemorate the Holy City's miraculous reunification, Stand for Israel shares about this special day, including Rabbi Eckstein's final message on Yom Yerushalayim.
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Memorial Day Blessings from Stand for Israel
Stand for Israel is suspending activity Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, May 28 — and rest assured, if any critically important developments related to Israel come up over the weekend, we’ll be here to let you know about them. Thank you for always standing for Israel!
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is About this One Day
Jonathan Tobin reflects on the meaning of Israel Independence Day
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‘Hatikvah’ as You’ve Never Heard It Before
On Israeli Independence Day, the IDF shares an inspiring video of Israel's national anthem.
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From Dreaming to Living the Dream: Israel at 71
At age 71, the Jewish state is still in her infancy — waiting for new immigrants, new babies, and new challenges!
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The Israeli Flag Flies Everywhere
As Israel celebrates 71 years of independence on Yom HaAtzmaut, President Reuven Rivlin prayed for peace and many more years of a thriving, proud Jewish state.
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Israel Remembers 23,741 Fallen Soldiers, 3,150 Terror Victims
Sirens sounded across the Holy Land as Israelis mark their memorial day for those lost to war and terrorism.
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Sirens Wail as Israel Stops to Remember Holocaust
The entire Jewish state came to a standstill on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) to commemorate the six million Jews who were murdered during this dark chapter in history.
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Easter & Good Friday in Jerusalem
Thousands of Christians celebrated the holy season in the Holy City.
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Passover and Easter Blessings from Stand for Israel
To observe Good Friday and the beginning of Passover, Stand for Isreal is suspending activity on Friday, April 19. We'll be back on Monday, April 22. If any critical developments related to Israel come up in the meantime, we will let you know. To our Jewish friends, a blessed Passover, and to our Christian friends, a happy Easter, and thank you all for standing for Israel!
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Photo Friday: Sound the Trumpet Throughout the Land!
As the Jewish people prepare to celebrate Passover this month, enjoy this old photo of shofar blasts welcoming pilgrims to Jerusalem.
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PA Celebrates Female Terrorists on International Women’s Day
The Palestinian group says of the women who have taken part in their "battle" against Israel: "We've had female martyrs, wounded, and prisoners."
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Because of the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Stand for Israel is suspending activity through January 21. We'll be back on Tuesday, January 22 — and rest assured, if any critically important developments related to Israel come up, we'll be here to let you know about them. Thank you for standing for Israel!
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Stand for Israel Is Thankful for You
Stand for Israel is suspending activity November 22-25 for Thanksgiving. We'll be back on Monday, November 26 — and rest assured, if any critically important developments related to Israel come up over the weekend, we'll be here to let you know about them. We wish all of you a wonderful time with loved ones, and thank you for standing for Israel!
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Photo Friday: Branches from Luxuriant Trees
During the festival of Sukkot, or the biblical Feast of Tabernacles, the Bible says to rejoice to God with branches from palms, willows, and other leafy trees from His Creation.
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Joyful Sukkot Blessings from Stand for Israel
Stand for Israel is suspending activity September 24 for Sukkot, the biblical Feast of Tabernacles. We'll be back on Tuesday, September 25 — and rest assured, if any critically important developments related to Israel come up over the weekend, we'll be here to let you know about them.
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Yom Kippur Blessings from Stand for Israel
Stand for Israel is suspending activity September 19 for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. We'll be back on Thursday, September 20 — and rest assured, if any critically important developments related to Israel come up, we'll be here to let you know about them.
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Photo Friday: A Very Loud Trumpet Blast
IDF Rabbi Shlomo Goren sounds the shofar — the same instrument the Jewish people will soon blow for Rosh Hashanah — after Israel retakes Jerusalem's Old City in 1967.
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