High holidays
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.
Don’t break walls, refresh your routine: How to revitalize your home for the high holidays
'Sacred Time': Jewish sovereignty, an essential part of our identity
It's time for the self-interest to be subjugated for the common good - opinion
This Yom Kippur, I prayed with all my might - opinion
Encountering a transformative Yom Kippur, and finding meaning in prayer amid war and grief.
The intangibles of the war can’t be measured - opinion
A week of festivity was quickly turned into a week of funerals, and joy was turned into sadness.
No plans for Sukkot? A variety of free activities throughout the holiday offer family quality time
There are plenty of free activities to enjoy with your family this Chol Hamoed Sukkot all over Israel.
In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission - opinion
In a year of hardship, can ancient rituals still resonate?
The sounds of the High Holidays in Ofakim
Year after the horror: Rekindling Jewish identity in the wake of tragedy
In the face of unspeakable violence and global hatred, the Jewish people confront their identity, mission, and resilience, guided by faith, history, and the promise of a brighter future in 5785.
Rosh Hashanah: A time to recognize Israel's achievements amid challenges - opinion
A rabbi urges Jews to recognize Israel's military and diplomatic achievements this New Year, balancing acknowledgment of challenges with pride in recent successes.
Shofar shortage? War impacts Jerusalem seller as shipping delays, costs spike
This year has been challenging for Refoua, who sells Judaica gifts and souvenirs in a shop in downtown Jerusalem. The war has decimated tourism and spiked shipping costs.
For a Jewish world in despair, we need High Holiday prayers that meet the moment - opinion
This new year demands that we never forget that mutual responsibility — the idea that all Jews everywhere belong to each other — isn’t a burden but a blessing.
From Hostages Square, high holiday prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics
A musical Selichot service in Hostages Square united Israelis from across the political spectrum, focusing on prayers for hostages’ return while maintaining a neutral, non-political space
The year after October 7 will be better – opinion
Our lessons from a year of disaster.
