High Holy Days
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
Shmini Atzeret’s Temple haftarah takes on new meaning as Jews increasingly pray and perform mitzvot on the Temple Mount.
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
WATCH: Tens of thousands of Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
5 great Sukkot stops in the Gaza border area: From greenhouses to Hakafot
75 years of investing in Israel: Cornerstone of Jewish life
Few traditions express an enduring bond to Israel, as powerfully as gifting Israel Bonds
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Animal rights group Let the Animals Live says Tel Mond, Yeruham, Mevaseret Zion, Yavne, Kiryat Bialik, and Rishon Lezion have joined the initiative to ban live chickens for kapparot.
Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlements reveal hypocrisy of its ‘occupation’ policy - opinion
Britain’s settlement sanctions risk damaging ties with Israel while exposing a glaring double standard.
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Humor, the shofar, and the ability to accept the absurdity of life
When confronted by our own absurdity and inadequacy, Judaism turns the tables and asks us to eat festive meals, sing optimistic songs, and make Rosh Hashanah into a holy celebration.
NYC Mayor Mamdani shares Rosh Hashanah message with Jewish community
Zohran Mamdani shared a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish New Yorkers, wishing those celebrating a sweet and meaningful holiday as they mark the start of the Jewish New Year.
Trump sends Rosh Hashanah greetings, vows to combat antisemitism
The White House released Trump’s Rosh Hashanah message, highlighting faith, religious freedom and his administration’s commitment to combating antisemitism.
Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’
The country’s top diplomat in NYC is comparing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Nazis. Some on the left say that’s not helping.
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Top 10 things to pray for in 5787 - opinion
The point of Rosh Hashanah is that we get a chance to pray to God for a year that will be better than we expect, both for us and for our country. So what should we be praying for this holiday?
Supermarket aisles seen quieter than expected ahead of Rosh Hashanah, despite NIS 500m. spent
Israeli shoppers spent slightly more on holiday purchases on the morning before Rosh Hashanah, but retailers saw unusually low foot traffic as prices climbed.
Rosh Hashanah 2026: The sound of the shofar as a vessel for victory, struggle, and self-sacrifice
At its core, the shofar is the sound of self-sacrifice. It echoes Abraham’s willingness to sublimate his own wishes to those of God, prompting all of us to submit to a greater good.
