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.

In a video published in August 2026, the AI-generated figure dubbed "Dudi the Explainer" tells haredi draft dodgers that they can avoid arrest at the airport en route to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Rabbi Efraim Dochman of Colel Chabad embraces an IDF soldier during a visit to support troops serving on the front lines.

No politics. No divisions. Just Am Yisrael Chai

New Jewish children's books released for the High Holidays in 2026 include ones about awe, tashlich and apologizing for burping.

From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life


AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons

Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations.

 Hundreds of people pray at the Kadoorie Mekor Haim Synagogue in Porto on Yom Kippur (The photograph was taken from a surveillance camera).

Smotrich to 'Post': People are anxious, but we’re not what they think we are

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Smotrich discussed the coming new year, finding forgiveness and engaging with opposition from a place of understanding.

 Bezalel Smotrich, Finance Minister and Religious Zionism Party head in his office, 2023.

Finding our commonalities at the Rosh Hashanah table - opinion

As we look at the Rosh Hashanah table and remember who we have lost, let us also look around the table and look at the new faces joining Israel.

 THE WRITER glances at his mother at a family holiday dinner.

What is the state of God in the world in 2023? - opinion

Which events over the past year have enhanced the presence of God in our world, and which events have diminished His presence?

 MAHANEH YEHUDA in Jerusalem: To survive, Israel must learn to better bridge between religious and secular, Ashkenazim and Sephardim, the wealthy elite and the common average-income citizenry, says the writer.

Russian-born oligarch calls for new liberal coalition to 'protect Israel'

Nevzlin has owned a 20% stake in Haaretz and is the father-in-law of Likud MK Yuli Edelstein.

 Leonid Nevzlin is seen at the memorial ceremony to former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin on October 23, 2007

Blessings and continued growth for Israel in 5784 - editorial

Over the past Jewish year, Israel's population has grown by 2%. May the blessings and growth follow into 5784.

Children prepare for Rosh Hashanah with pomgranates

Our new year, together

 Ofer Gutman

WATCH: Jews pray outside of Marrakesh synagogue in ruins

The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.

 Debris covers the floor of a synagogue following a deadly earthquake in Morocco.

Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff talk putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’

Kamala Harris, citing reported spikes in antisemitism and other attacks on minorities, said the moment demanded action.

 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures as she boards Air Force Two after attending the 43rd ASEAN Summit at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia on September 7, 2023.

The Rosh Hashanah wine list you need for the Jewish New Year

Give these amazing wines a try this Rosh Hashana.