Rosh Hashanah

'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity

The days of the month of Elul are in full swing, and the blast of the shofar echoing through the walls reminds us that Rosh Hashanah and the holidays of Tishrei are just around the corner.

|ByJOSH ARONSON
Photograph of Rome taken by the writer.
RABBI MOSHE SILVER blows a Yemenite shofar at the Jerusalem Promenade

Rosh Hashanah: What we must break to become whole - opinion

Rosh Hashanah is certainly one of those times when we are overwhelmed by the richness of Jewish symbolism. At the heart of our new year observances lies the piercing cry of the shofar.

|ByMATTHEW BERKOWITZ
Israel's population stands at 10.305 million ahead of the Jewish new year.

Israel in numbers: National population hits 10.305m., new CBS data shows ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israel added some 124,000 residents over the past year, while emigration remained higher than immigration, according to new CBS data.

|BySHIR PERETS
THE IDEA for this year’s global meditation grew out of an event Michal Lichtman organized in Jerusalem last year as part of her initiative, Migdalor – Growing Light.

Spiritual guide promotes worldwide meditation event to mark 25th anniversary of September 11 attack

Michal Lichtman, a spiritual guide who works with people on developing awareness and what she describes as their “inner light,” has proposed an international meditation to be held on Friday.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

13 recommended wines for Rosh Hashanah, by price

From a bottle with insane value for money to the pinnacle of Israeli winemaking, including many joyful stops along the way.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByAVI EFRATI
Drinking wine

Grapevine, September 21, 2025: Prayers for peace

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
INDIA’S AMBASSADOR to Israel J. P. Singh plants a tree in Netanya

The High Holy Days are an opportunity to rebuild Israel’s global standing - opinion

This new year is a moment for national reflection: What kind of country does Israel want to be?

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByAYELET LEVIN-KARP
A MAN blows a shofar as ‘slihot’ prayers are recited at the Western Wall, during the current month of Elul. The High Holy Days inspire us to act with renewed energy to restore Israel’s reputation and repair the world, says the writer

Food aid groups face rising demand, dwindling donations ahead of Rosh Hashanah

A new survey by NGO Latet shows Israeli food charities are under pressure ahead of Rosh Hashana, with demand up, support down, and government

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Latet volunteer takes a box of supplies for those in need, wearing a shirt saying, “Giving (latet) in times of war.”

White rice with pulled beef: The dish that will conquer the holiday table

Airy Persian rice with pulled beef and chickpeas. A festive, rich, and flavorful dish that will make the Rosh Hashanah table unforgettable.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH SUGAT
White rice with pulled beef

Independence and partnership: A Rosh Hashanah prayer for Israel - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: This 5786, let's embrace a plot of purpose and a belief in inevitable, righteous movement towards peace and stability.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
US SECRETARY of State Marco Rubio inserts a note between stones of the Western Wall as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on, this week. In the US, at least for the moment, President Donald Trump has Israel’s back, the writer states.

NIS 65-129. Rosh Hashanah guide to red wines

Mira Eitan tasted, filtered, and selected red wines in a variety of styles. One or more of them will surely suit your holiday table. Save to favorites and head to the store.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByMIRA EITAN
Interesting new wines

Beauty gifts so good you’ll want to keep them for yourself

We’ve put together a respectable list, carefully checked, of holiday gifts you’ll want to buy for others and then, oops, forget at home and keep for yourself.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025BySHIRLY AXLRODE
Beauty gift sets for Rosh Hashanah

Grapevine: Rose Garden refresh

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Apple, almond and honey tart that will conquer the Rosh Hashanah table

Crispy dough, delicate almond cream and apples caramelized in honey and brown sugar – a festive and impressive tart that will guarantee a sweet ending to the holiday meal.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH SUGAT
Apple, almond and honey tart