high holidays

Western Wall stones undergo inspection before Rosh Hashanah

This check is conducted annually around Rosh Hashanah and Passover, to make sure that Western Wall prayer does not pose a safety risk to anyone.

25,000 Jews gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.

Thousands of Israeli youth protesting the climate crisis in Tel Aviv, March 19, 2021.

Jewish activists support climate march scheduled for Rosh Hashanah

The march will take place days before global leaders are set to descend on the city for the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
22/08/2023
Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Grapevine: Holiday seats

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Calling all engineers: We need better Shabbat elevators - opinion

Are there any electrical and/or mechanical engineers out there willing to propose a halachically acceptable solution to the proper religious authorities?

By DAVID S. LEVINE
29/03/2023
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