Rosh Hashanah

Saying goodbye to a year better forgotten

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: May the questions over Israeli democracy and social divisions stay in 5783.

18/09/2023

Sartava: Connect to the ancient, biblical aspects of the High Holy Days

A trip into Israel’s nature can connect a person to ancient aspects of the holiday celebrations. Atop Sartava and Mount Montar, we experience biblical preparations for the holidays firsthand.

By SUSANNAH CHILDS
18/09/2023

How Taylor Swift and other musicians help charitable causes

The period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a good time to look at the various charitable causes musicians have been helping for decades.

By HOWIE KAHN
18/09/2023

Trump attacks 'liberal Jews destroying America' in Rosh Hashanah message

"Just a quick reminder for liberal Jews who voted to destroy America and Israel because you believed false narratives!" Trump wrote.

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel after Jews 'storm' Temple Mount

Jews made the pilgrimage to the Temple Mount as part of Rosh Hashanah celebrations on Sunday evening accompanied by heavy security detail. 

Israeli man dies in Uman during Rosh Hashanah celebrations

The man is reported to have collapsed at the entrance to Rabbi Nachman's burial site in front of his children.

17/09/2023

Smotrich to 'Post': People are anxious, but we’re not what they think we are

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Smotrich discussed the coming new year, finding forgiveness and engaging with opposition from a place of understanding.

17/09/2023

Living in Israel during the High Holy Days is a privilege - opinion

How can it be that when celebrating the Jewish New Year, diaspora communities have to put extensive efforts into their security?

By ALYSSA ANNIS
17/09/2023

Rosh Hashanah - The time for reflection

Many of the simanim hold positive associations, such as the wish after eating pomegranate that our merits should increase like the numerous seeds of the fruit.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
17/09/2023

Prophecies and prayers: A Rosh Hashanah quiz

The political-security quiz gives you the chance to make predictions for the coming year.

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