High holidays
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
The 2026 High Holiday season brings a new set of Jewish children’s books, with new stories spanning Rosh Hashanah traditions, Yom Kippur apologies and Sukkot celebrations.
Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity
Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays
'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness - book review
Sukkot: Fabulous family activities happening this holiday
It’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Sukkot!
High Holidays capture how war has ravaged Ukraine's Jewish community
While the Jewish migration to Lviv is symbolic of how the war has displaced so many Ukrainians, High Holiday services there have proven to be outliers.
Yom Kippur is a time for atonement for Israel - editorial
As Yom Kippur approaches, we Israelis should stop, reflect and atone for our sins.
Yom Kippur: How to pray with meaning when prayer seems meaningless
Having slogged through COVID, we’re aware of how cruel a belief in God as “master of the cosmic ledger book” can be. How is it possible to find meaning and solace in the High Holy Day prayers?
Yom Kippur: 4 big ideas for Israelis to reflect on during the fast day
Yom Kippur is not just a personal day, it is a public day that invites us to contemplate various aspects of our collective life.
Yom Kippur: When your birthday falls on the holiest Jewish fast day
In general, feelings toward having a birthday on Yom Kippur range from relative indifference to downright disdain.
Grapevine: Eroding Jerusalem’s character
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Yom Kippur: What is the Day of Atonement, the holiest Jewish holiday? - explainer
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is a 25-hour long day of fasting and praying.
How to use mindfulness to reduce stress around Jewish holidays
While mindfulness can be a formal meditation practice, there are also informal ways to practice being more aware and accepting. Here are a few mindful tips for the holidays.
Fast of Gedaliah: The first fast day of the Jewish New Year - explainer
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed annually the day after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year kicking off the Hebrew calendar. Here's everything you need to know about it.
