Rosh hashana

Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks

It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.

In a video published in August 2026, the AI-generated figure dubbed "Dudi the Explainer" tells haredi draft dodgers that they can avoid arrest at the airport en route to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Rabbi Efraim Dochman of Colel Chabad embraces an IDF soldier during a visit to support troops serving on the front lines.

No politics. No divisions. Just Am Yisrael Chai

New Jewish children's books released for the High Holidays in 2026 include ones about awe, tashlich and apologizing for burping.

From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life


Your Investments: On Rosh Hashanah, our finances are also judged

The fact that we are judged as to our financial situation brings with it our own responsibility to live within our means. 

Close up cropped image young woman calculating monthly expenses.

Bring wine: Recommended gifts for Rosh Hashanah

Haven’t chosen gifts for the Tishrei holidays yet? We have some ideas that will delight the people who matter to you. And the prices? A surprise!

With all due respect to apples in honey, give us something to drink

Rosh Hashanah: One union

God wants us to be in unity: that we honor one another, and that we respect each other’s wishes and aspirations.

UNITY DOES not mean uniformity of opinion.

Starting from NIS 50: Recommended white wines for the holiday table

The Tishrei holidays are already here, along with the question: Which wines will turn our festive meals into an unforgettable experience? Mira Eitan tastes and recommends.

White wine

Rosh Hashana thought: Construction and clarity - opinion

Like street markings before construction, Rosh Hashana’s rituals guide us to clear away the old and lay strong foundations for the year ahead.

Mrs. Nechama Shemtov

Israeli researcher reveals: Red or light pomegranate – which is more potent and healthy?

The pomegranate – a symbol of Rosh Hashanah – is one of the healthiest fruits. An Israeli researcher highlights facts you didn’t know about this delicious red fruit.

Pomegranate

More Israelis emigrated than arrived over past year, CBS report reveals

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s population stands at approximately 10.148 million, after passing the 10 million mark in the last year.

Israelis walk their dogs on haBima Square in Tel Aviv. September 17, 2025.

Your Investments: Fishing, farming, hi-tech exits and gratitude

From dawn fishing trips to Ki Tavo’s first fruits: say thank you, share your blessings, and let giving, not ego, guide the High Holy Days.

 (Illustrative) FISHING IN Lake Kinneret, in Tiberias.

Israel plans Moldova terminal as part of NIS 20 million Uman operation - report

Israeli officials estimate the government will spend NIS 20m. on a Moldova terminal to support thousands of haredim flying to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish men pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, October 1, 2024

Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion

The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.

A SHOFAR is blown in a synagogue. Each morning, the cry of the shofar echoes – raw, ancient, and unmelodic, preparing us for the drama of the High Holy Days, the writer notes.