The concept of celebrating the New Year is a universal one, but the timing and customs associated with it vary greatly from culture to culture. While January 1st marks the beginning of the year in many parts of the world, (according to the Gregorian calendar )numerous other New Year celebrations provide insight into the rich tapestry of global cultures.
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Inspired by turn of the century socialism, kibbutz are agricultural communities which work on the principle of shared ownership.
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Usually in September, Jewish New Year marks the end of the Jewish calendar year. Its customs include blowing a hollow ram’s horn in the synagogue
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Before the Spanish Inquisition the city of Toledo, like many cities in Spain had a thriving Jewish quarter.
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It’s more than 30 years since the Israeli Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin was assassinated in Tel Aviv , paying the ultimste price tor seeking a two state solution to the Israeli Palestine conflict.
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