High Holy Days

As digital communication makes it easier to avoid difficult conversations, rabbis and educators weigh whether texts, voice notes, and social-media posts can deliver meaningful apologies.

Israel’s greatest failure in the Yom Kippur War was self-inflicted, as intelligence chief Eli Zeira’s confidence in his own assessment led Israel to dismiss mounting warnings of an Arab attack.

Inspired by Yom Kippur’s themes of atonement, Israeli filmmakers have explored personal, political, and national guilt through stories of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.

As we recite Ata Behartanu many times during the High Holy Days, let us remember that we were chosen out of God’s love, not because of our own special characteristics.

The Day of Atonement is about reflection, repentance, and renewal. Those same principles can guide people toward smarter financial choices and lasting improvement.

Over the past decade, approximately 2,472 people were injured in road accidents on Yom Kippur.

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.

Few traditions express an enduring bond to Israel, as powerfully as gifting Israel Bonds

Animal rights group Let the Animals Live says Tel Mond, Yeruham, Mevaseret Zion, Yavne, Kiryat Bialik, and Rishon Lezion have joined the initiative to ban live chickens for kapparot.

Britain’s settlement sanctions risk damaging ties with Israel while exposing a glaring double standard.