Rosh Hashanah

Lessons from Rabbi Adler: Be your father’s son - opinion

Even observant Jews are unfamiliar with the intricacies of Jewish laws and customs surrounding death and mourning.

THE WRITER on his wedding day, with his father.
Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee and Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024.

Laura Loomer slams Jewish politicians for observing Rosh Hashanah during UNGA

GIL HOFFMAN with his son Ami.

Grapevine September 28, 2025: A more patriotic viewpoint

VOLUNTEERS PACK boxes of hagim treats for soldiers.

Soldiers on the battlefield find ways to celebrate the holidays


Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and personal accounting - opinion

"May our personal files and those of the hostages be written and saved with inspiration, sweetness, good health, and success in that big digital Book of Life in heaven."

 Rosh Hashanah packages

The black swans of Rosh Hashanah - opinion

On Rosh Hashanah, we acknowledge that we have little control over our fates and that black swan-inspired changes can happen when we least anticipate it.

 An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ceremonial ram's horn, which is done repeatedly on Rosh Hashanah.

Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ - opinion

Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ teach us how to answer the ultimate question of life: What is right and what is wrong? What does God ultimately require of us? 

For any rabbi interested in preaching on current events during the upcoming High Holidays, the volume and pace of news present a challenge.

Gunman invades, robs home of Michigan rabbi as Rosh Hashanah guests flee

Some 20 guests, including students from the University of Michigan, were at the rabbi's house when a gunman entered last night.

Police officers surround a scene where the suspect was located as they respond to a shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, U.S., February 14, 2023.

Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers

The initiative is one of several notable Rosh Hashanah observances across Ukraine. Nonprofit and religious groups are supporting Jewish Ukrainians.

 Ukrainian soldiers learn about Rosh Hashanah in the field (left) while Аriel Chernetskiy blows the shofar in uniform, September 2024.

Grapevine: Faces, family

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 An aerial view shows the Dome of the Rock in front and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

Delicious cakes at affordable prices for Rosh Hashanah

Classic honey cake, special desserts or gift boxes: In preparation for the holiday, we went out to check the desserts of some of the major chains, and came back with conclusions regarding the taste.

 SHIRIZ patisserie

Israelis hold vigil at Tel Aviv train stop after Palestinian shooting attack

The victims of Tuesday's shooting attack included three young women - one a mother who used her body to protect her baby, according to local media. Sixteen people were wounded, police said.

 Israelis hold vigil at Tel Aviv train stop after Palestinian shooting attack, October 2, 2024.

The splendor of creation: Watch Israel's bees in action

Shay Spector shares his passion for bees, emphasizing their critical role in agriculture, the challenges of urbanization, and the fascinating world of beekeeping in Israel.

 A bee in action

This is how my family is confronting Jewish new year - opinion

Themes of transparency and accountability arise in my mother’s Rosh Hashanah Seder and High Holidays Haggadah’s series of questions about judgment.

 THE TABLE is set for Rosh Hashanah at the Soffer home, last year.