Depending on sect, Jews mark the saddest day on the religion’s calendar with anything from fasting and mourning to new member brunches and rummage sales.
The war between Israel and Hezbollah is a problem for Arab rulers, who don’t want to see the Shi’ite militia strengthened but also can’t be seen to support Israel.
Until recently, the major question asked of Jews making aliyah from France was to what extent they were driven by a growing fear of anti-Semitism. But for 650 French olim who arrived this week, thoughts about the war with Hezbollah have replaced concerns
