High Holy Days
Jerusalem Jane: Deep emotions, excitement of entering into a new year - opinion
My prayer is that this new year will be one of peace, health, healing, happiness, prosperity, and success for the brave people of Israel who have endured unimaginable suffering and trauma.
75 years of investing in Israel: Cornerstone of Jewish life
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlements reveal hypocrisy of its ‘occupation’ policy - opinion
AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons
Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations.
High Holy Days: A fresh start, change of heart in this sacred season - opinion
These Days of Awe offer an opportunity for a fresh start, an opportunity to escape all of the distracting noise in this world, and a chance to see the light and blessings around us.
God is against cancel culture - opinion
Just as we hope that God will forgive us and grant us atonement during the High Holy Days, we must personally reject the unforgiving insidious practice of cancel culture.
Bomb threats target US synagogues during Rosh Hashanah
Bomb threats have been plaguing synagogues in the US since the summer, but all the threats on Rosh Hashanah were deemed not credible.
Rosh Hashanah: Food traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days
As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.
Rosh Hashanah: Thoughts of women during the Days of Awe
For these Yamim Noraim, we should be ever so proud as we are raised to a new peak by the women of Am Yisrael, the Nation of Israel.
What role do women have in the Jewish High Holy Days? - opinion
With the approach of the High Holy Days, women are searching for a role that will be neither insignificant nor undervalued.
Heading mindfully into the High Holy Days
Perhaps, if you haven’t already begun, this too can be your time to begin in earnest to focus on yourself, your values, and your needs.
Jews must prepare for High Holidays bomb threats, security experts warn
Ahead of the High Holidays, when sanctuaries see their highest attendance of the year, synagogues need to review security procedures in order to avoid panic
Armed guards posted at all Jerusalem synagogues amid rising terror
Every synagogue in Jerusalem will have armed security guards for the upcoming High Holy Days due to an uptick in terror attacks.
