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.
Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
No politics. No divisions. Just Am Yisrael Chai
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
Light bubbles of optimism
For their lives, for our lives, for life, especially now: Wine and alcohol recommendations for Rosh Hashanah.
Under fire and hungry: Ukrainian Jews face Rosh Hashana amid war and crisis
The aid operation, orchestrated by Chabad Ukraine and IFCJ, is a lifeline for thousands of families struggling in an economy ravaged by war.
David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna
David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.
Price gaps: Best network for buying perfumes for Rosh Hashanah
With Rosh Hashanah approaching, be aware of price differences in perfume departments that can exceed 50%. We sampled 15 products from three leading networks.
'He who travels puts himself at risk': Rabbi, Ukrainian officials warn of annual Uman pilgrimage
Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.
At the heart of the High Holy Days: One universal message - opinion
Our prayers extend towards peace for the entire world, encapsulated in the poignant prayer, “v’yitnu echa keter melucha.”
Hope and possibility; Rosh Hashanah on Rikers - opinion
At Repair the World, a national Jewish nonprofit, we focus on pursuing a just world through volunteer service and learning.
Duality and Jewish joy - opinion
On September 9, 2023, at the Troxy in East London, hundreds of queer Jews and our allies showed up to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish new year of 5784.
Prime Minister of Ukraine sends heart warming blessing to Jews of the country
Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers
Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year.
