Rosh hashana

Your Investments: Time to start all the tasks that have been put off until ‘after the chagim’

In Israel, the ultimate definition of procrastination is the concept of “after the chagim,” where no one can focus or make a decision on anything until after the High Holy Days season is over.

Close up cropped image young woman calculating monthly expenses.
The Oval Office, with President Donald Trump, marking "Education and Sharing Day, USA" in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Marking "Education and Sharing Day, USA" with President Trump

MIKVEH IN Auckland, New Zealand.

Yom Kippur: The end or the beginning?

Illustration of apple, honey and pomegranate which are traditionally eaten for Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year

Shabbat Shuva: A call to return


How holiday cards shaped American High Holy Day culture

The Jewish greeting card at its peak bound together the family with memory and Jewish tradition.

Rosh Hashanah cards, all from the book ‘101 Treasures from the National Library of Israel’:

NIS 65-129. Rosh Hashanah guide to red wines

Mira Eitan tasted, filtered, and selected red wines in a variety of styles. One or more of them will surely suit your holiday table. Save to favorites and head to the store.

Interesting new wines

Beauty gifts so good you’ll want to keep them for yourself

We’ve put together a respectable list, carefully checked, of holiday gifts you’ll want to buy for others and then, oops, forget at home and keep for yourself.

Beauty gift sets for Rosh Hashanah

What we can learn from Charlie Kirk's assassination for Rosh Hashanah - opinion

This Rosh Hashanah, let's return to civility.

Jews pray as they perform Tashlich, or the casting off, a Jewish practice performed on the afternoon of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year at the beach in Tel Aviv, on October 3, 2024.

Apple, almond and honey tart that will conquer the Rosh Hashanah table

Crispy dough, delicate almond cream and apples caramelized in honey and brown sugar – a festive and impressive tart that will guarantee a sweet ending to the holiday meal.

Apple, almond and honey tart

Festive green rice with white fish for Rosh Hashanah

A light and colorful dish, where spiced and rich rice blends with fresh vegetables and flaked grilled fish. A refreshing combination, perfect for the holiday meal.

Festive green rice with white fish for Rosh Hashanah

Your Investments: On Rosh Hashanah, our finances are also judged

The fact that we are judged as to our financial situation brings with it our own responsibility to live within our means. 

Close up cropped image young woman calculating monthly expenses.

Bring wine: Recommended gifts for Rosh Hashanah

Haven’t chosen gifts for the Tishrei holidays yet? We have some ideas that will delight the people who matter to you. And the prices? A surprise!

With all due respect to apples in honey, give us something to drink

Rosh Hashanah: One union

God wants us to be in unity: that we honor one another, and that we respect each other’s wishes and aspirations.

UNITY DOES not mean uniformity of opinion.

Starting from NIS 50: Recommended white wines for the holiday table

The Tishrei holidays are already here, along with the question: Which wines will turn our festive meals into an unforgettable experience? Mira Eitan tastes and recommends.

White wine