Rosh hashana

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A MAN blows a shofar outside the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. One of the areas of life on which we concentrate in the Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur period is health, says the writer.

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A jar of honey

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: Honey, silan or maple – which is healthier?


Sweet as honey: Recommendations for looks for the holiday evening, definitely not in white

Torn between a light and coquettish dress and oversized jeans with a festive shirt? That’s fine, so are we – that’s why we created a clear concept based on nude in all its shades.

Sacks – Bermuda, NIS 569

13 recommended wines for Rosh Hashanah, by price

From a bottle with insane value for money to the pinnacle of Israeli winemaking, including many joyful stops along the way.

Drinking wine

White rice with pulled beef: The dish that will conquer the holiday table

Airy Persian rice with pulled beef and chickpeas. A festive, rich, and flavorful dish that will make the Rosh Hashanah table unforgettable.

White rice with pulled beef

How holiday cards shaped American High Holy Day culture

The Jewish greeting card at its peak bound together the family with memory and Jewish tradition.

Rosh Hashanah cards, all from the book ‘101 Treasures from the National Library of Israel’:

NIS 65-129. Rosh Hashanah guide to red wines

Mira Eitan tasted, filtered, and selected red wines in a variety of styles. One or more of them will surely suit your holiday table. Save to favorites and head to the store.

Interesting new wines

Beauty gifts so good you’ll want to keep them for yourself

We’ve put together a respectable list, carefully checked, of holiday gifts you’ll want to buy for others and then, oops, forget at home and keep for yourself.

Beauty gift sets for Rosh Hashanah

What we can learn from Charlie Kirk's assassination for Rosh Hashanah - opinion

This Rosh Hashanah, let's return to civility.

Jews pray as they perform Tashlich, or the casting off, a Jewish practice performed on the afternoon of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year at the beach in Tel Aviv, on October 3, 2024.

Apple, almond and honey tart that will conquer the Rosh Hashanah table

Crispy dough, delicate almond cream and apples caramelized in honey and brown sugar – a festive and impressive tart that will guarantee a sweet ending to the holiday meal.

Apple, almond and honey tart

Festive green rice with white fish for Rosh Hashanah

A light and colorful dish, where spiced and rich rice blends with fresh vegetables and flaked grilled fish. A refreshing combination, perfect for the holiday meal.

Festive green rice with white fish for Rosh Hashanah

Your Investments: On Rosh Hashanah, our finances are also judged

The fact that we are judged as to our financial situation brings with it our own responsibility to live within our means. 

Close up cropped image young woman calculating monthly expenses.

Bring wine: Recommended gifts for Rosh Hashanah

Haven’t chosen gifts for the Tishrei holidays yet? We have some ideas that will delight the people who matter to you. And the prices? A surprise!

With all due respect to apples in honey, give us something to drink