Thanksgiving

Bibi's pardon request rocks Israeli politics, Thanksgiving reflections - podcast

Netanyahu’s pardon bid, Israel’s measles surge, Satmar visit, and Thanksgiving in Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Dispatch
NO NEED to stand – just lower yourself onto a burnt umber couch.

AMIT educational network hosts Thanksgiving event at Jerusalem's Inbal Hotel

An Easy Jet airline's Airbus A320-214 passenger aircraft, coming from Glasgow, lands at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, in Malaga, Spain, June 29, 2024.

Global airlines race to fix Airbus A320 glitch as recall disrupts travel worldwide

Alexander Rapaport, the executive director of Masbia, and Louis Solomon, the president of Congregation Shearith Israel, on November 27, 2025.

America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side


Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

New York Mayor Eric Adams, when asked about protests that may unfold during the parade, told reporters the city respected free-speech rights but would not tolerate any disruption.

People demonstrate during the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in Manhattan, New York City, US, November 23, 2023.

Here's how to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

The shopping holidays bring increased exposure to fraud and scams. Stay informed and protect yourself with these essential precautions.

 Hacker

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

A mature gratitude is one that holds a seemingly irreconcilable pair of truths: that there are blessings all around us, and that there is also deep pain.

A symbolic Shabbat dinner table is set as families of hostages vow to not return home until their loved ones are freed.

Nowhere else I’d rather be than Israel during war - opinion

"Despite the ongoing war in Israel, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be but Israel, right now, fighting for Western civilization, not just for our lives and the Jewish future"

 MOURNERS ATTEND the funeral of Border Police Sgt. Rose Ida Lubin at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, earlier this month. She was murdered in a stabbing attack.

Families of American-Israeli hostages urge adding empty seat during Thanksgiving

Americans are urged to download and print a reserved sign to place at their Thanksgiving table, along with the hostage's story.

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza set a symbolic shabbat table with more than 200 empty seats for the hostages, at  "Hostage Square", outside the Art Museum of Tel Aviv, October 20, 2023.

Can American Jews recapture the vibe of Thanksgivukkah?

The miracle of the oil lasting for eight nights happened long ago, but the miracle that was Thanksgivukkah is still within our grasp.

 Hanukkah

In the kitchen with Henny: Foods of gratitude

Foods to make for Thanksgiving, or any other time.

 Cinnamon sweet potatoes

Turkey seeks a change

This whole promotional effort is really directed against English usage. Negative associations of the word “turkey” with roast dinner do not affect other languages.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announces elections for May 14, 2023.

Thanksgiving – and giving thanks - opinion

Though largely secularized – like many American holidays – it has a quasi-religious message that equally covers all the denominations.

 THE LINCOLN Memorial, Washington.

This week in Jerusalem: Orange is coming

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 RECYCLING: WHEREFORE the orange bins? (Illustrative)