High Holy Days
Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year
Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
WATCH: Tens of thousands of Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
Rosh Hashanah 2026: The sound of the shofar as a vessel for victory, struggle, and self-sacrifice
At its core, the shofar is the sound of self-sacrifice. It echoes Abraham’s willingness to sublimate his own wishes to those of God, prompting all of us to submit to a greater good.
Rosh Hashanah: The time to look inward and reveal what is unseen
Rosh Hashanah invites us to remove, even if only for a moment, the coverings that conceal us throughout the year, and to look inward, toward the place where our soul resides.
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Recognizing God's presence in the world after a year of conflict, division
The year leaves us with a divided picture: God’s presence has felt startlingly close, even as it has grown more obscured in the moral and cultural chaos around us.
IDF begins surprise exercise testing troops' readiness in West Bank ahead of High Holy Days
The exercise, during which all battalions in the division were mobilized, is expected to continue until the afternoon.
Rosh Hashanah: What we must break to become whole - opinion
Rosh Hashanah is certainly one of those times when we are overwhelmed by the richness of Jewish symbolism. At the heart of our new year observances lies the piercing cry of the shofar.
UK police step up security measures amid antisemitism concerns before Jewish holidays
UK police launched Operation Tishrei to protect Jewish communities during the High Holy Days, deploying armed officers, patrols and specialist units amid rising antisemitic threats worldwide.
This Rosh Hashanah, let gratitude trump grievance - opinion
Fortunately, Rosh Hashanah ushers in our annual mass gratitude-fest. Now is our opportunity to reset, individually and collectively. Admittedly, it’s hard.
There is no way to vacation from being Israeli, there are responsible ways to travel - editorial
Israelis are entitled to rest, travel, and enjoy the world without apologizing for their existence. And for that, they must go abroad with confidence, but also with awareness.
Israel on high alert for surprise attack ahead of Rosh Hashanah as threats span multiple fronts
Israel's defense establishment is maintaining maximum readiness ahead of Rosh Hashanah, amid concerns that Hezbollah, Hamas, or Iran could seek to exploit the holiday period.
Beyond the Headlines: Leaving a mark that will last a lifetime - opinion
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