Israel to set new nationwide lockdown as virus cases surge
(Jack Guez/Pool via AP, File)JERUSALEM – Israel will reinstate a strict new countrywide lockdown this week amid a stubborn surge in coronavirus cases. Israel has seen a spike in cases over recent weeks that more tempered measures failed to bring down. It has since been criticized for opening businesses and schools too quickly and allowing the virus to spread once again. It has since been criticized for opening businesses and schools too quickly and allowing the virus to spread once again. Israel has had more than 150,000 confirmed cases of virus and more than 1,100 deaths.
What Is Rosh Hashanah? Rabbi Looks Back on His Favorite Holiday Traditions
What is Rosh Hashanah? Rabbi Menachem Creditor of the UJA-Federation of New York explains what the fall celebration is all about and looks back on some of his favorite memories from the Jewish holiday. Rosh Hashanah is one of my favorite days of the whole year, Creditor told InsideEdition.com. Not me, not us, but everything.Rosh Hashanah is one that appears in the Jewish calendar as a uniquely Jewish holiday, but invites community members of all religions and creeds to celebrate. In the spirit of Rosh Hashanah, what I really wish everyone, both physically present and virtually here, a sense of safety in the world, he concluded.
Celebrate Rosh Hashana with these sweet recipes
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year's, is commonly celebrated with an array of sweet and savory treats. Goldberg brought in a variety of homemade desserts like Key lime pie, New York cherry cheesecake, and cinnamon raisin Babka. Combine all ingredients, except brisket, in pan or dutch oven large enough to hold brisket with a couple of inches to spare. Gently place brisket in center of pan. When tender, remove from oven and place brisket on a clean pan.