Sukkot

From rain to dew: Prayer and the meaning of uncertainty - opinion

The shift from rain to dew in prayer reveals a deeper message about resilience, fear, and spiritual growth.

|ByZACHARY PAIKIN
Rain falls in mid-August in the upper Galilee
On Wednesday night, we will talk about freedom, with the specter of ballistic missiles, safe rooms, and red-alert sirens still fresh in our minds.

Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment

In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.

|ByHERB KEINON
One should act heroically like a lion to get up in the morning to serve his Creator, the ‘Shulchan Aruch’ says.

Everyday heroines: Quiet burden of Israeli anchors waiting at home during wartime

While soldiers served for months, their partners carried the home front alone; now facing the emotional aftermath few see.

|ByMICHAL RONESS
PASSAGES PARTICIPATES in the March for Israel on the National Mall in Washington, November 2023. Though it may feel as though we are wandering in our own desert, we cling to the promises and steadfastness of God, says the writer.

Caring as a Christian: Standing in solidarity and obedience - opinion

Though it may feel as though we are wandering in our own desert, we cling to the promises and steadfastness of God.

|ByGRACE KEATHLY

What festive fun is being held across Israel for Sukkot?

Cultural events abound up and down the country, taking in ad hoc events, annual festivals, and institutions laying on special programs for the week.

OCTOBER 5, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS
THE BAROQUE CHOIR at the Abu Gosh Festival.

Rhyme & reason: The annual Ushpizin Festival returns to Jerusalem

This year’s bash takes place, under the continued aegis of Confederation House and its long-serving head Effie Benaya, on October 8-10.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS
Welcome poetry into your sukkah.

Lessons from Rabbi Adler: Be your father’s son - opinion

Even observant Jews are unfamiliar with the intricacies of Jewish laws and customs surrounding death and mourning.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByJONATHAN FELDSTEIN
THE WRITER on his wedding day, with his father.

Sukkot 2025: Fun family activities in Jerusalem for the holiday

Here are some exciting Sukkot events that promise an unforgettable Jerusalem holiday experience this year.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByRONIT ANSBACHER, JOANNA SHEBSON
Amazing Race

Sukkot 2025: ‘How beautiful was the journey’

And this harmony – between the beauty of nature and the peaceful heart of the Jew who trusts in God and thanks Him for all the good – this is the very essence of Sukkot.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ
TWO HASSIDIC children carrying ‘schach’: Beneath it, we find shelter.

Jerusalem highlights: October 3-9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Ivory from Megiddo

Haftarat Ha’azinu: A song for our time

As we celebrate Sukkot this year, amid the shadows of Oct. 7, let us draw strength from the songs of Moses and David.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByMICHAEL FREUND
SCRIBES FINISH writing a Torah scroll.

Official says Liberman's warning on Iranian actions during Sukkot misleading

The official added that Liberman is "cut off from all security information, and really knows nothing."

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Grapevine October 3, 2025: A presidential invite

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 25, 2025.

Parashat Ha’azinu: Between heaven and Earth

Between heaven and Earth lies a sheltering presence, a glimpse of eternity, and the promise of unity beneath the wings of the divine.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByMEIRA RAANAN, ESTHER CAMERON
‘PORTAL,’ 120 x 160 cm, acrylic on canvas, 2025.