high holidays

No plans for Sukkot? A variety of free activities throughout the holiday offer family quality time

There are plenty of free activities to enjoy with your family this Chol Hamoed Sukkot all over Israel.

By WALLA!
14/10/2024

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission

In a year of hardship, can ancient rituals still resonate?

By RABBI AVI KILLIP/JTA
11/10/2024

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.

By SHOLOM D. LIPSKAR
02/10/2024
  An illustrative photo of a man blowing a shofar, a ram's horn, which is done on Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: A time to recognize Israel's achievements amid challenges

A rabbi urges Jews to recognize Israel's military and diplomatic achievements this New Year, balancing acknowledgment of challenges with pride in recent successes.

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.

30/09/2024

For a Jewish world in despair, we need High Holiday prayers that meet the moment

This new year demands that we never forget that mutual responsibility — the idea that all Jews everywhere belong to each other — isn’t a burden but a blessing.

By ALEX WEISLER/JTA
25/09/2024

From Hostages Square, high holiday prayers aim to transcend Israel’s fractured politics

A musical Selichot service in Hostages Square united Israelis from across the political spectrum, focusing on prayers for hostages’ return while maintaining a neutral, non-political space

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
25/09/2024

The year after October 7 will be better

Our lessons from a year of disaster.

By GERALD M. STEINBERG
25/09/2024
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