This year, as Rosh Hashanah coincides with 9/11, it offers us a rare opportunity to grapple not just with new starts, but also with trauma and resilience.
For generations, Europe and Israel anchored their security in the United States until the alliance became dependence: Europe outsourced critical protection; America was embedded in Israel's structure
My immediate curiosity was straightforward: How would Israeli Jews vote in a hypothetical 2026 US national election, and how would American Jews vote in Israel’s October 2026 Knesset election?
For Jewish communities abroad, camp is often the defining Jewish experience of the year: an immersive world where Jewish identity, Zionism, friendship, and leadership are lived rather than taught.
A convergence of trends and events – some global, some local – threatens to turn the Jewish New Year into a “perfect storm” for Israel, from elections and war to diplomacy and climate change.
Munich remain a warning about what happens when hatred becomes an ideology, terrorism becomes a political weapon, and the murder of innocent people is rationalized in the name of a cause.
Netanyahu would like nothing more than to campaign as the Israeli leader who stood up to Trump. Trump should refuse to play the role Netanyahu has written for him.
Wherever we live, in Israel or America, however we vote, however we pray, we are one people. We can disagree, and we will, but we will still be able to wish each other a Shana tova.
"It's entirely new and at the same time remarkably familiar. A similar size to your passport, it feels familiar to hold and comfortable to use with one hand," Apple CEO Ternus said.
The Israel Home Expo will bring developers, mortgage and tax experts, and aliyah services together in Jerusalem as organizers seek to turn holiday visits into long-term moves to Israel.
The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.
Data from the Jgive and Charidy platforms show that Israelis continue to open their wallets, but their targets are shifting from acute emergency needs to long-term issues.
Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Yaakov Shwekey, Zusha and Yair Elaytzur together at Jerusalem’s Sultan’s Pool for one historic night on Wednesday, September 30th.
As Jerusalem enters the reflective days before Yom Kippur, a special Selichot concert will bring music, inspiration and history together on a historic rooftop.
The Treasure of Villena is a a collection of Bronze Age artifacts found in 1963 • The necklance once belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt and is adorned with 673 diamonds
The Argentine Foreign Ministry said in December that Navitas had not obtained the proper permits and that its plans were “unilateral and illegitimate.”
The statement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and the United Kingdom following new British measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The advisers told Trump in private discussions in the Oval Office and the Situation Room that Tehran could continue to resist US pressure, potentially prolonging the conflict, the WSJ wrote.
The Houthis struck an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people, in one of the biggest attacks on Saudi Arabia since the start of the war.
Now, a quarter-century after the September 11, 2001, attacks that triggered America’s global “war on terror,” US President Trump is entangled in an unpopular conflict of his own making.
The decision reflects a recognition in Washington that funding MAGA-aligned organizations in France could jeopardize extensive economic ties between the two countries.
Britain and Norway disclosed in April that they had uncovered a covert Russian operation in Arctic waters. But the discovery of the new weapon and the location of the operation had not been reported.
Russia's FSB internal security agency said on Thursday that it had detained a former guard at the British Embassy in Moscow who collected personal data on British diplomats.
Farage spoke to the Post following a phone call with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Wednesday - a conversation Farage described as "very productive."
The fire broke out at about 11:15 a.m. at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard, Xinhua said, without giving a death toll or specifying how many people were missing.
While the reason for the move was not immediately clear, Algerian media outlets have strongly criticized the UAE in the past, accusing it of attempting to sow regional discord.
The report relied on satellite imagery and open-source material, including photographs published by North Korean state media, to track Pyongyang's nuclear activities.
According to three NATO diplomats, the US administration called on member states of the alliance to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the court’s founding treaty, and end their support for it.
In a statement released Tuesday night, the Afghan Embassy said the decision would have a significant impact on the academic progress and future of Afghan students.
A UK man is accused of providing Russian intelligence with details of four drone factories and volunteering to sabotage them, as Britain warns of growing Russian-linked threats.
London's Metropolitan Police said the investigation into two suspects is linked to Iran but not to attacks targeting Jewish and Iranian communities earlier this year.
Two years after opening in Berlin, Kanal 61 made Vogue Germany's list of the city's best restaurants. Its Israeli owners say avoiding political labels has allowed food to bridge divides.
As the Republican Party held its first midterm election convention of its kind in an effort to energize its voter base ahead of November, it was a Democratic senator who arrived.
JPost editor-in-chief Zvika Klein and Deep Dive's host Jacob Laznik break down the UK-led move, Israel's diplomatic counter-punch, and what it means with the election weeks away.
No matter how you choose to eat it, beetroot is an excellent addition to the menu: It lowers blood pressure, aids digestion, and is low in calories, but is not a source of iron.
Chief executive, Yasmin Nahum, is trying to meet a surge in wartime trauma, youth substance use, and prescription-opioid dependence with programs the state has not yet absorbed.
From nationwide mental health clinics to dedicated reserve family support, FIDF is establishing a long-term safety net for combat veterans and their loved ones.
As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.
The three Israeli politicians occupy important positions as the perception of Israel's wars is fought in the White House, at the UN, and across TV screens in the US.
Scharf, as the new White House counsel, and Zeldin's role as the first Jewish administrator in EPA history, hold influential law and policy roles in the Trump administration.
Daroff has become one of the key figures trying to keep the American Jewish community at the same table because of his wide-ranging expertise and experience.
Mnookin has headed Columbia University since July, becoming the Ivy League school's first Jewish leader in three decades amid a time of intense campus antisemitism.
Golan and Kariv's role leading the Democrats party positions them as leaders of Israel's main left-wing party, opposing Netanyahu's right-wing government.
Machlis is the president and CEO of Elbit • Kreiss is one of the most prominent people in Israel’s defense and space industries • Turgeman spent over 40 years shaping Israel’s defense capabilities
Bar succeeded in returning an aura of supremacy to the IAF • Tishler was appointed as the key liaison with the US • Shlomi Binder took over the reins of IDF intelligence in the midst of a whirlwind
As one of the country’s leading aerospace engineers, Levy’s work has been central to the development of the Arrow missile-defense system that today protects Israel from long-range threats.
Yaron has guided Israel’s economy through the upheaval of the war and into recovery, while Abadi-Boiangiu sits at a key chokepoint in how the state spends its money.
Since October 7, Bill Ackman has become one of the most prominent American business figures speaking out in support of Israel and against antisemitism, particularly on US university campuses.
Born and raised in San Francisco to Jewish mother Elena Engel and Italian father Riccardo Amodei, the siblings took different routes to the same project.
Before entering politics, Sheinbaum was a climate scientist who shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize by contributing to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Baharav-Miara was the government’s internal legal constraint; Amit, the judiciary’s institutional defender; Sohlberg, a conservative jurist placed at the center of political and social disputes.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly became the world’s richest man as his AI bet sent his fortune soaring, while his influence expanded across technology, media and philanthropy.
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s February 2022 invasion, an estimated 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died, at least 16,874 Ukrainian civilians have been killed.
From fleeing Soviet antisemitism to shaping Google and the AI revolution, Sergey Brin built a fortune while driving some of the world’s most transformative technological advances.
Analysts reported a surge in construction at Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as the US explores ways to strike underground facilities.
A longtime Wall Street executive who co-chaired the Trump-Vance transition, Lutnick entered office as an outspoken advocate of the president’s tariff agenda.
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump helped achieve what few in Jerusalem thought possible, bringing every Israeli hostage home and reshaping the Middle East.
Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish state.
At a moment when Jewish New Yorkers are asking whether they can continue to live openly and confidently in the city, both have become increasingly important figures in answering that question.
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.
While a worldwide wave of antisemitism has been growing, some high-profile Hollywood Jews have continued to speak up in support of Israel, and at other times, have let their actions do the talking.
They both fight in a field most people don’t have access to: inside directors’ boards, where getting the facts straight can mean the difference between an investment and a boycott.
Iran is producing new ballistic missiles • Israeli strike kills parents and two children in Gaza, Hamas Health Ministry officials say • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba terrorist
“The greatest danger to the right is not the left, it is the right itself. In 1992, despite the fact that the right received more votes, the left formed a government,” Ohana claimed.
Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to recognize Mao Zedong’s Communist China, and briefly came close to establishing full diplomatic relations.
The bloc averages also show no clear outcome: Netanyahu’s bloc, including Winter, stands at 53.6 seats, compared with 53.4 for the Zionist opposition bloc.
A voter surplus is the number of votes a party has left after winning its initial Knesset seats. Surplus-vote agreements can help allied parties turn those extra votes into another seat.
In light of the “exceptionally high public interest,” the authorities decided not to limit access to individual reviews at the archives, but instead publish the file online.
JNF-USA and The Jerusalem Post honor 25 young ViZionaries who are using their voices, platforms, and influence to stand up for Israel and shape the future of Zionism
How the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem’s Education Division is strengthening Israeli society by developing the skills to navigate disagreement, foster dialogue, and bridge divides across generations.
Israeli junior Dan Brand battled severe cramping in his US Open singles loss before returning a day later to advance in doubles alongside Thilo Behrman.
Danon called for the prioritization of the fight against antisemitism when the international body chooses its next secretary-general, further requesting that more countries join the initiative.
“If they ask, we can provide,” Abdullahi said in an interview on the sidelines of the MEAD conference, stressing that although Somaliland is not volunteering, “if they ask me, I am ready.”
The poll by the Jewish Voters Resource Center, which is led by prominent Jewish Democrats, showed that 67 percent of respondents planned to vote for Democratic congressional candidates in November.
The school temporarily suspended classes and released a statement denouncing the violent incident. The shooter's identity and motive remain unclear at the time of writing.
The fresh recruit spoke in an interview with the EuroLeague website about why he chose the Yellows, his impressions of Oded Kattash's philosophy, and the special meaning of the number 17.
The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.
The IDF confirmed that the Military Police and Israel Police are investigating the incident in coordination, and the findings will be submitted to the Military Advocate-General Corps for review.
The facilities, which were located in three different parts of the Strip, were utilized by Hamas to "store weapons, explosive devices, anti-tank missiles, and additional military equipment."
Government forces say their counteroffensive against the Houthi terror group is expanding, while battlefield gains and prospects for foreign intervention remain unclear.
The Iranian-backed Houthi terror group took control of Mocha, a Yemeni port city on the Red Sea and less than 50 miles from the Bab al-Mandab Strait, Yemeni officials told Reuters on Thursday.
Yan Shemla is suspected of contaminating jars of Prinok fruit puree that were linked to the hospitalization of at least four children in Jerusalem earlier this year.
“We are grateful to Mayor Michael Joseph for his leadership in taking this important step and helping ensure Jewish residents can live safely, openly, and proudly in their community.”
The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.
“We will continue to fight for the safety and security of Israeli citizens even if it brings condemnations, and even harsh condemnations, from some countries around the world,” he said.
“Not only are [cluster munitions] inherently indiscriminate, but unexploded submunitions can kill and injure civilians long after hostilities conclude.”
Netanyahu, who has also announced plans to sue Haaretz for libel in addition to the report’s author, Shlomi Eldar, claimed that Emirati-based Dahlan was behind the “false report.”
"The oversight happened on the government's watch, and I think (asking me to say) sorry is like blaming us, right? Like we did it intentionally, and I don't believe in that," Chikli stated.
The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research.
The event took place at Jerusalem's 9/11 Living Memorial, the only memorial site outside of the United States to bear the names of all the victims of the attack.
Golan argues that an ordinary viewer would see her remarks as suggesting he knew the attack was coming before it began, failed to warn anyone, and may even have betrayed the country.
CAM Executive Director of European Affairs Shannon Seban, “By paying tribute to them in the Czech Parliament, we not only preserve their legacy, but also encourage the ‘Righteous’ of our own time"
Days before Rosh Hashanah, a honey jar production line in Ukraine’s battered Kyiv region continues operating inside a heavily shelled industrial zone, despite nearby damage.
Katz also wished Iranian Jews a happy new year, telling them that they were part of "a glorious Jewish history," and saying they would "always be in our hearts."
After the passing of her husband, Rabbi Yitzchok Marton, Rachel Marton led the Chesed Menachem Mendel Fund, expanding the organization he built to help over 1,000 bereaved families in Israel
Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.
Christodoulides said that he looked forward to discussing how to enhance the two countries' strategic partnership in tourism, trade, security, energy, and defense.
The tool also has the potential to support the descendants of Jews who were persecuted during the Holocaust as they prepare materials to confirm their eligibility for repatriation or citizenship.
In some instances, prosecutors alleged, he prevented one of the brothers from leaving the place where they were and instructed him to keep the abuse secret.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump threatened that he may soon order strikes against the site, with the US military currently developing a new bunker-buster munition for the task.
Nine months after the end of 2025, Israel Police have yet to release its annual statistical report, an unusual delay for which the police have not provided a detailed explanation.
A growing international coalition of more than 100 organizations says the accusation that Israel commits genocide in Gaza has become a weapon against Israel and Jews worldwide.
A new Israeli documentary challenges official accounts of the Gaza war, with anonymous officers alleging that civilian casualties were built into targeting decisions.
Toronto City Councilor Mike Colle addressed the audience during the event, emphasizing the broader stakes of the municipal election beyond everyday civic issues.
While al-Qaeda suffered losses and dislocation after the invasion of Afghanistan, its profile rose, and it expanded massively in the years that followed.
By seizing the port city of Mocha, the Houthis have strengthened their chokehold on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, opening up the possibility of a new front in the war between Iran and the US.
Middle East Eye reported on Wednesday that Tulchinsky owns a defense-tech-focused venture capital fund based in Israel, led by a recently retired army commander.
Hamed was killed on Wednesday in a joint ISA, IDF and Israel Police operation involving a strike in the central Gaza Strip, according to the security agencies.
According to Japanese media, the new designations, which further apply to the West Bank, do not apply to the Israel-Lebanon border area or the Gaza Strip.