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


Minneapolis police arrest man for ‘terroristic threats’ made to synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Jaden LeBlanc’s arrest occurred a day after a member of Temple Israel’s security team reported spotting a man with a gun outside the Reform synagogue during holiday services.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, center, speaks at a press conference alongside Temple Israel senior rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, left, and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara, right, Oct. 5, 2024.

Paratroopers eliminate 15 Hezbollah terrorists in close-range combat, destroy tunnels

Israeli paratroopers killed 15 Hezbollah terrorists, uncovered weapons, and located underground sites.

 IDF soldiers operating in a Hezbollah-controlled village in Lebanon. Uploaded on 4-Oct-2024

Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate Jewish new year apart — and wonder when they will return home

Families have had to spend the Jewish holidays separated, as Hezbollah continues to fire at civilian communities.

A woman and a girl hold pet carriers and other belongings as they prepare to depart from Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, Oct. 19, 2023.

Year after the horror: Rekindling Jewish identity in the wake of tragedy

In the face of unspeakable violence and global hatred, the Jewish people confront their identity, mission, and resilience, guided by faith, history, and the promise of a brighter future in 5785.

 Rabbi Sholom Lipskar.

Shofar shortage? War impacts Jerusalem seller as shipping delays, costs spike

This year has been challenging for Refoua, who sells Judaica gifts and souvenirs in a shop in downtown Jerusalem. The war has decimated tourism and spiked shipping costs.

 Jan-Elazar Refoua in his shop in Jerusalem, in front of pictures of three of his sons who are serving in reserves (Marc Israel Sellem)

One chain pays more than all others during holidays

Geocartography Institute survey finds Rami Levi chain leads in offering the most affordable shopping basket during Israel's holiday rush.

 Rami Levy

Light bubbles of optimism

For their lives, for our lives, for life, especially now: Wine and alcohol recommendations for Rosh Hashanah.

 Psagot Winery

Under fire and hungry: Ukrainian Jews face Rosh Hashana amid war and crisis

The aid operation, orchestrated by Chabad Ukraine and IFCJ, is a lifeline for thousands of families struggling in an economy ravaged by war.

 Aid being delivered to Ukraine, September 27, 2024.

David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna

David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.

 DAVID D’OR

Price gaps: Best network for buying perfumes for Rosh Hashanah

With Rosh Hashanah approaching, be aware of price differences in perfume departments that can exceed 50%. We sampled 15 products from three leading networks.

 Perfume, perfumes