New Year's

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly fire in ski resort Crans-Montana bar

The court said in a statement that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, which could be extended/

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.
A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

At least six synagogues were targeted in similar incidents that according to Israeli crypto transaction monitoring company Nominis were similar to bomb threat hoaxes in 2018.

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.

Soundproofing foam in Swiss bar fire should have been checked by law, official says

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said the bar had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, even though it should have been every year.

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BARUCK NIDDAM, ZAKA International Rescue and Recovery director general.

From 'disaster to disaster,' ZAKA official aids in recovery of cousin in Switzerland - interview

Baruck Niddam "felt a personal obligation" to participate in commanding the major operation of identification and recovery of the deceased from the Constellation fire.

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Teshuva is an emotional landscape

Most mitzvot summon us to perform tangible actions. Teshuva cannot be reduced to ritual or gesture. It demands intent, sincerity, and inner upheaval.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByMOSHE TARAGIN
IN THE early morning before Yom Kippur, 2024, prayers for forgiveness are recited at the Western Wall and elsewhere in the Jewish world.

Azerbaijan President Aliyev extends Jewish community Rosh Hashanah greeting

“I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah and extend my best wishes,” the Azeri head of state wrote.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev speaks during a signing event with U.S. President Donald Trump and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (not pictured), at the White House, in Washington, DC, August 8, 2025.

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Your guide to the Jewish new year holiday - explainer

Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025ByAARON REICH
A man blows the shofar in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 17, 2025

More Israelis emigrated than arrived over past year, CBS report reveals

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s population stands at approximately 10.148 million, after passing the 10 million mark in the last year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByAVIHAI CHIIM
Israelis walk their dogs on haBima Square in Tel Aviv. September 17, 2025.

Wine festival, party, and sea view – this is how the new year is celebrated

This Rosh Hashanah, enjoy two wine events: 50 wineries at Gan Ofer’s 9th Wine Festival on Sept 18 with free tastings and parking, plus a Shalvata wine party with unlimited pours two days later.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Wine Festival at Gan HaIr

Happy New Year! Ethiopia is celebrating its New Year with joy and hope - opinion

As Ethiopians welcome the New Year with joy and renewed hope, they do so with confidence in their ability to shape their own destiny.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025ByTESFAYE YITAYEH
A worshiper attends a prayer session during the Ethiopian New Year's Eve celebration marking the beginning of the year 2015 to the Ethiopian calendar, at the Biftu Bole Lutheran Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 11, 2022.

Welcome to the new year: Thinking 'yes, I can' in 2025 - opinion

In this new year, we must each ask ourselves who we are. What we are. We must not attempt to slow down the flow of sands in the hourglass. We must make every grain count.

JANUARY 11, 2025ByDAVID GEFFEN
THE PATH of the Patriarchs was once Judea’s major roadway.

Spoiler: Here's what New Year's Eve celebrations will look like at the cinema

As restaurants and clubs fill up on New Year's Eve, the Planet chain presents a unique alternative: VIP movie nights with premieres and a festive menu.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

2025 crystal ball: Israel will knock out Iran but face soaring taxes - opinion

Know Comment: I see knockback against Iran, conflict with Turkey, a deal with Saudi Arabia, and ever-higher taxes.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByDAVID M. WEINBERG
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office in November. The good news is that Trump is returning to the White House later this month, the writer asserts.

Ancient calendar reveals how Roman-era Egyptians celebrated their New Year, Wepet Renpet

Temple of Khnum inscriptions show festivals marked year's beginning, emperor's birthday, and Sirius's rising.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ancient calendar reveals how Roman-era Egyptians celebrated their New Year, Wepet Renpet.