Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted.
I know what it is like to be a Jewish woman living in Israel right now. But what was it like for an Arab one?
Currently, only men age 55 and older, women age 50 and older, and children up to age 12 are allowed to visit the Temple Mount.
The album features 10 hip-hop tracks that showcase Shapira's worldview, personality, and values.
Police said mass prayer on al-Aqsa ended on Friday afternoon with no irregular incidents, after Israel limited the number entering from the West Bank.
The annual celebration commemorates Lia van Leer's legacy during a significant year marking a decade since her death, the centenary of her birth, and the Cinematheque's 50th anniversary.
The rider managed to extricate himself from the pit, but the horse remained stuck.
“He was endowed with unique intellectual integrity, capability for action, and genuine love for the State of Israel," Netanyahu said.
Ben Ari emerged with the house lights fully up and did a lap around the whole arena, shaking hands and receiving the adoration from the crowd.
Shiloh and Jerusalem represent two complementary forces – engagement with the world and preservation of identity – that drive our journey toward redemption.