Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
Jewish Holidays
Purim 2026: Turn Purim mess into order with simple home-organizing tricks
Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war
Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages
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.
Yom Kippur: Finding hope in times of uncertainty
To embrace, simultaneously, the unknown alongside the knowable has indeed given us the strength and courage to find hope.
Yom Kippur 2024: Reconciling our personal journeys and collective experiences - opinion
How do we reconcile the deeply personal journey of Yom Kippur with the overwhelming collective experiences of the past year?
Yom Kippur: Solidarity, compassion, and forgiveness
If we make a habit of displaying undeserved grace and kindness to others, including those who have committed wrongs against us, then we are guaranteed to earn this same undeserved grace from God.
Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year
It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year.
The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel
One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.
