Shehecheyanu is said when meeting a friend one has not seen for 30 days and also for the happiness felt when hearing glad tidings Hatov Vehameitiv is said upon hearing good tidings that affect you and ...

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 ...

Yom HaAtzma’ut celebrations this year will look very different. In Israel, a total lockdown will replace endless holiday traffic jams, and modest home-grills will replace the traditional charcoal ...

Alef: The “Shehecheyanu”: At one time or another most Jews have recited the Shehecheyanu blessing. Most often it is said on holidays, joyous and milestone occasions in one’s life, or when buying ...

Synopsis: Last week we discussed the concept of the requirement to recite blessings, starting with the Biblical commandment to give thanks for the food that we have eaten and the land G-d has bestowed ...

I always worry, when I’m writing this column, that people are rolling their eyes at my narcissism. Do I act as if I’m the first person ever to have a child? Am I annoyingly convinced that everything ...

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 ...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium in the Knesset on Monday after the body of the final hostage, Ran Gvili, was returned from Gaza, and recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing, which is ...