Pence’s speech noted that Israel will mark the 70th anniversary of its independence later this year. “As you prepare to commemorate this historic milestone, I say, along with the good people of Israel ...

The Shehecheyanu blessing (Hebrew: שהחינו‎, “Who has given us life”) is a common Jewish prayer said to celebrate special occasions. It is said to express gratitude to HaShem for new and unusual ...

President Reuven Rivlin took part in today's opening ceremony of the US embassy in Jerusalem and delivered a particularly emotional speech. "'Within your gates our feet did stand, O Jerusalem', the ...