High Holy Days
Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year
Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
WATCH: Tens of thousands of Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency
"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."
Why my family is giving up impulse purchases for Rosh Hashanah this year - opinion
A daughter recalls her mother’s tradition of buying new holiday outfits, and how her family now honors her memory by embracing less and cherishing more.
‘Tekia’ – sound the shofar and a call to the Jewish people
"The shofar’s call tears through our silence. It stands as a symbol of spiritual resistance and a means of maintaining our Jewish identity."
Are Jews forbidden from praying on Shabbat?
“On Shabbat, we do not escape either the state or the sense of need. That would deny our creaturely humanity. We do, however, reorient our needs.”
Deputy A-G: Haredi draft dodgers must not be allowed to go to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
The government does not have the authority to create a plan that would interfere in law enforcement activities, specifically in regards to allowing draft dodgers to leave Israel, Gil Limon said.
Why the shofar matters now: A call for unity, strength, and hope - opinion
The shofar’s blast is more than a call; it’s a symbol of Israel’s resilience, unity, and hope, echoing through times of grief and awakening hearts for the future.
'Acharei Hachagim': A diary entry from after the holidays in Israel
A look in the life of an Israeli resident the day after the Tishrei holiday season ends.
Celebrating amid loss, unity, and hope - opinion
For the first time in recent memory, the Jewish people were faced with the challenge of adapting an ancient holiday to modern events.
Hate is anti-Jewish: Remaining human in the face of war – opinion
Judaism must continue to be a symbol of peace and acceptance of others.
Grapevine: Synagogue scene
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
