Emanuel Jacob Congregation

06/07/2026

Did you know many of our local communities offer online programming open to anyone who wants to learn more about Humanistic Judaism?
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06/07/2026

Israeli chef Raz Shabtai's restaurant Mutra is the world's only kosher eatery to hold the distinction.

06/07/2026

What drove Edmond de Rothschild to support settlement of the Holy Land? Discover his life and legacy in “Edmond de Rothschild: Finding Zion” by James McAuley: https://www.jewishlives.org/books/rothschild

05/15/2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Temple Israel of Boston has opened up its online Tikkun Leil Shavuot to everyone. It is 25 hours of content.

Next week, join Temple Israel of Boston for Tikkun Zoom Shavuot, May 21-22! Learn alongside people from around the world as dozens of teachers, artists, and facilitators lead study, prayer, art making, music and more over 25 hours in the zoomosphere.

URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, kicks it off at 5pm EDT on the 21st.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TikkunZoomShavuot

05/06/2026

https://www.jewbelong.com/guide-to-2026-lag-baomer-songs-celebrations-and-traditions/

Never heard of Lag BaOmer? You’re not alone. Here’s what this joyful Jewish holiday is all about—bonfires, music, and finally getting a haircut.

04/24/2026

Tikkun Leil Shavuot: A Night of Study with URJ Small Congregations
May 21: 8pm-10am Eastern.

Join Emanuel Jacob and other small congregations for a night of learning, connection, and inspiration. You’ll be able to choose from 26 unique sessions exploring Shavuot. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a meaningful and energizing experience.
Register for the event today!
https://urj.tfaforms.net/901?id=701UG00000fOH6Z

04/22/2026

In 2026, Israel’s Independence Day (Yom Ha'atzmaut) is celebrated from the evening of Tuesday, April 21, to the evening of Wednesday, April 22.

This holiday commemorates the Israeli Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. While the historical date is in May, the holiday is observed annually on the 5th of Iyar according to the Hebrew calendar.

The history of Israel’s independence is marked by a transition from British colonial rule to sovereign statehood amidst intense regional conflict. The process formally culminated on May 14, 1948, but its roots and immediate aftermath are defined by three distinct phases:

The British Mandate (1920–1948): Following WWI, Britain administered Palestine under a League of Nations mandate. Over three decades, tensions rose between Jewish and Arab communities due to mass Jewish migration, particularly after the Holocaust.

UN Partition Plan (1947): On November 29, 1947, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 181, proposing to divide the land into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as an international city. Jewish leadership accepted the plan, while Arab leaders rejected it.

At the time of its founding in 1948, Israel's population was approximately 806,000. By 2026, it is estimated to reach over 10 million.

Israel is a multifaceted nation famous for its profound religious heritage, pioneering technological innovations, and diverse culinary landscape. Known as the "Startup Nation," it has the highest concentration of high-tech companies and startups per capita outside of Silicon Valley.

Israel is the only nation in the world home to three major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—making its landmarks globally significant. 🐾