Despite hardships, some Bedouins still feel obligation to serve Israel

Published on August 20, 2012

On an August weekday afternoon, 19-year-old Mohammed Kernowi stands in front of a small store in Israel’s largest Bedouin city, a hot plate in front of him with small pancakes sizzling in preparation for the end of that day’s Ramadan fast.

Palestinians flock to Jerusalem as Israeli restrictions eased

Published on August 15, 2012

Israel has unexpectedly eased restrictions on Palestinians looking to visit Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, saying improved security meant it could let in thousands more from the occupied West Bank.

Sao Paulo declares Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah official holidays

Published on August 10, 2012

The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo – which has more than 11 million people -- declared Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Ramadan as official holidays.

Egyptian actors, told they were on Israel TV, turn violent [VIDEO]

Published on July 24, 2012

Egyptian actors on a hidden camera television show reacted violently upon being told they were being aired on an Israeli TV channel.

Israel eases West Bank travel for Ramadan

Published on July 20, 2012

Israel is easing travel restrictions for West Bank Palestinians for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

From Ramadan to Elul: a California Chasid’s spiritual journey

Published on September 22, 2011

For Lee Weissman, a Breslov Chasid in Irvine, Calif., the recent onset of Elul caps a spiritual journey he began a month ago with the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

From Ramadan to Elul: A spiritual journey

Published on September 7, 2011

For Lee Weissman, a Breslov Chasid in Irvine, the recent onset of Elul caps a spiritual journey he began a month ago with the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

For Israel’s Muslims, Ramadan a time to celebrate Islam in the Jewish state

Published on August 25, 2011

Last week, Muslim and Jewish soldiers gathered after a day’s training to eat a communal iftar, the traditional break-the-fast meal eaten after sunset during the month-long observance of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan.

For Israel’s Muslims, Ramadan a time to celebrate Islam in the Jewish state

Published on August 23, 2011

Last week, Muslim and Jewish soldiers gathered after a day’s training to eat a communal iftar, the traditional break-the-fast meal eaten after sunset during the month-long observance of the Islamic holiday of Ramadan.

All I want for Ramadan is you!

By Dennis Wilen
Published on September 1, 2008

Where is the Muslim Adam Sandler?

By The Web Guy
Published on October 10, 2007

Water and pumpkins mark eco-friendly Sukkot

By Jane Ulman
Published on October 5, 2006

True Joy Through Water, a new outreach program created by Canfei Nesharim ("the wings of eagles"), an Orthodox environmental organization, it's designed to educate about the importance of water, its imperiled state and ways to conserve it.

Arabs, Jews Mix at Haifa Holiday Festival

By Dina Kraft
Published on December 18, 2003

Thousands of Jews and Arabs fill the winding stone alleyways of a Haifa neighborhood, sampling latkes, roasted chestnuts and pastries dripping in honey at a coexistence festival to mark the holidays of Chanukah, Christmas and Ramadan.