Jewish holidays

Why I can’t live without Shabbat

The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.

Shabbat, a day for 'unplugging.'
Aaron Reich and Shir Perets enjoy their donuts in Jerusalem Post's studio.

The donut debate: What is the best sufganiya in Jerusalem on Hanukkah 2025?

Mumbai's Khai Fest featured Bollywood dancing alongside Hanukkah foods.

This Jewish community in India celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world


Dairy dreams and delights: Trending Israeli cheesecakes ahead of Shavuot

Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert, it’s a Shavuot essential. And this year’s offerings are a testament to its versatility.

Dairy dreams, delights, and daring

In the kitchen with Henny: Dishing out Shavuot comfort, dairy-style

This year, Shavuot begins on Sunday night, which means there’s not a lot of prep time after Shabbat. Here are tips so you can plan in advance and start the holiday feeling calm and ready!

 A cheesecake

Prices in Israel are soaring - nearby destinations offer an alternative for a Shavuot vacation

Shavuot vacation prices in Israel are soaring, while nearby spots like Greece ($459), Cyprus ($464), and Batumi ($549) offer more attractive and affordable alternatives.

 Thessaloniki, Greece

Want to celebrate Shavuot properly? Here are the deals that will make your holiday affordable

The City Market chain offers promotions on cheeses, pastas, and baked goods until June 3. CEO: "Every family deserves to celebrate a flavorful holiday without compromising on budget."

 City Market

Living in the present: Counting the Omer with meaning

Albert Einstein wrote: 'There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.'

 ‘Sefer HaMinhagim,’ or ‘Book of Customs’ was printed in Yiddish in Venice, 1601.

Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion

If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.

 Rabbi Akiva's tomb in Tiberias.

Beyond bonfires: Lag Ba’omer’s call for unity and resilience in a divided Israel - opinion

Lag Ba’omer teaches respect, resilience, and unity, urging Israel to embrace humility and shared memory amid division.

 ROAD SIGNS point to Meron and the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (Rashbi). For Jews under oppression, Rashbi symbolized quiet defiance and inner freedom, says the writer.

Parashat Emor: ‘Guest mode’

'This world is not mine. It existed before me and will continue after me...I have entered, as a guest, into a perfect system run by God.'

 Religious man holds bundle of wheat (Illustrative).

What we forgot in the name of being right - opinion

We no longer speak across differences. We reduce people to positions. We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other. The results aren’t abstract; they are real, visible, and dangerous.

 A protest in Tel Aviv last year: We defend our truth, but we no longer carry each other, the writer laments.

C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage

Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.

 Rabbi Elimelech Biderman with his followers celebrate the jewish holiday of Lag Ba'Omer, in Meron. May 9, 2023