Sukkot

Shavuot 2026: The holiday's enduring call to faith, loyalty, and Jewish purpose

From Sinai to modern Israel, Shavuot reminds Jews of the power of faith, words, and commitment.

We begin our day with the acknowledgment of ‘Modeh Ani.’
 A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition

Rain falls in mid-August in the upper Galilee

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

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


Grapevine October 3, 2025: A presidential invite

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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.

‘PORTAL,’ 120 x 160 cm, acrylic on canvas, 2025.

Celebrating 20 years! The fashion fair returns during Sukkot

The T-Market, Israel’s veteran fair, is celebrating 20 years of fun street style and is closing a corner for the intermediate days of Sukkot. Who, how much, where, and when? All the details.

T-shirt, NIS 290

Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery

Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.

Timna Park.

Beach celebration: This is what awaits you at Mosh Beach during Sukkot

For the first time this Sukkot, Beer & Beats Festival at Mosh Beach, Achziv offers four nights of live music, beer garden, wine, sunset yoga, and family activities – all free.

Mosh Beach in Achziv.

October 7 and Simchat Torah: The arc of fragility - opinion

A holiday meant to celebrate joy and spiritual renewal became the darkest day in recent Jewish history.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Cozy meals for Sukkot

As the evenings cool and the sukkah fills with light and laughter, I love to bring warm and flavorful foods to the table.

Pumpkin soup.

New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home

A delightful array of new children's books to highlight the depth and the joy of the upcoming High Holidays.

New books out for the High Holidays in 2025 include TK and TK. (Collage by Ilana Zahavy)

Sukkot by the Sea: A Luxurious Holiday at the Carlton Tel Aviv

A sukkah overlooking the Mediterranean, a festive chef’s menu, a rooftop pool with breathtaking views, a pampering spa, and elegant design – this is how Sukkot is celebrated with a view like no other

The sea view from the Sukkah

Eurovision star Yuval Raphael to perform at Sukkot concert

She will sing her Eurovision song, “New Day Will Rise,” which won the audience voting at the contest. She will also perform several of the songs she sang on The Next Star.

Eurovision star Yuval Raphael, who came in second in the competition.