Jewish holidays
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.
Passover wallet battle: The most cost-effective supermarket chain ahead of the holiday
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Sukkot and the canopy of peace - opinion
Sukkot reminds us that the sukkah stands only because each beam supports the others.
A mindful Sukkot: Finding peace in the present moment
As you step into the sukkah, or pause anywhere in your day, may you discover that joy is not distant or elusive. It is here, waiting, in the present moment.
IDF on highest-level readiness for Sukkot holiday
“We are at constant readiness, prepared across all arenas for defense and offense," said IDF Chief of General Staff.
When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too
Jews use heritage words after their families stopped speaking their immigrant languages, expressions of love said to children by older generations that preserve ancestral languages and memories.
The ‘etrog’ wars: How the Ottoman Empire turned a sacred fruit into a global commodity
From the groves of Corfu and Cephalonia to the orchards of Tiberias and Jaffa, the saga of the etrog under Ottoman rule reveals how a fruit became entangled in struggles of faith and trade.
Sukkot and the mission of ‘shlichut’ - opinion
Emissaries build community by opening doors, inviting people in, and making space for every Jew to feel connected, whether they are deeply observant or taking their first steps toward Jewish identity
A holiday to remember: Celebrating Sukkot in 1946
I was a seven-year-old army brat, a Norfolk Tars baseball fan, and my father, Lt.-Col. Louis Geffen, had finally completed his six-year tour of duty as a judge advocate in World War II.
Sukkot 2025: Your guide to Judaism's week-long fall holiday - explainer
A rundown on the Sukkot's history and meaning, differing customs, and rules for when Yom Tov begins and ends.
Sukkot candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Sukkot times for your area.
Scents of a new beginning | Consumerism
New perfumes for men and women for the holiday season — from luxury niche to accessible and everyday — in a guide to the best fragrances for the new year.
