Jewish Holidays

It’s almost Rosh Hashanah, can your money wait?

Just the Facts: Pumping Gas

28% of Israel's gas stations are located in big cities.

Countdown to Passover: Organizing motivation

Organizing before you clean for Passover will make the cleaning process much easier.

The new year for trees in Israel’s 70th year

“Where there is life, there is hope for new strength”

A blessed day, a day of blessing

The very act of blessing is like a tree whose saplings give more and more fruit and shade. The more blessing we bring into the world, the more blessed the world will be.

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and U.S.

See Shabbat times for your area.

Test your Israel knowledge by taking our Independence Day quiz!

On the occasion of the State of Israel's 71st Independence Day, the 'Or Movement,' that brings the Negev and Galilee to their full inherent potential, brings you a fun quiz about the country.

Hebrew language, Jewish history and holidays under the microscope

Roots and Rituals provides a fascinating window into the origins of Hebrew words, practices and customs. The diversity of different topics makes it the type of book that one can read at any time.

Counting the Omer: The time of your life

During this period of the year, we have a way of measuring each day. In Jewish tradition, it is called Sefirat Ha’omer, the Counting of the Omer.

Three times as many people expected to file for divorce after Passover

“Beware that the holiday period invites many hours that couples are together, which can lead to conflicts arising.”