High Holy Days

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.

|ByGIL TROY
HEAR THE call of the High Holy Days in the Old City’s narrow alleyways.
An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

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.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
IDF soldiers train in southern Israel, August 31, 2026.

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.

|ByAVI ASHKENAZI
Selichot at the Kotel.

Beyond the Headlines: Leaving a mark that will last a lifetime - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

|BySIVAN RAHAV MEIR

Bowl Hashanah: A musical Rosh Hashanah experience in New York

Bowl Hashanah: Think of it as a musical Rosh Hashanah gathering with musical friends you would even pay to see on a night out.

AUGUST 30, 2023ByHOWARD BLAS
YULA BEERI will be performing at this year’s Bowl Hashanah.

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.

AUGUST 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Engineers conduct their bi-annual inspection of the Western Wall in preparation for the High Holy Days on August 29, 2023.