High holidays
Where are Israelis escaping to during the holidays? Top destinations seeing a demand surge
Ahead of the High Holy Days, vacation demand has jumped 25%, with Seychelles, Mauritius, and Corfu leading as safety becomes a top traveler priority.
US urges countries to boost security around synagogues ahead of High Holidays
Grapevine: Nahlaot journeys
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
25,000 Jews gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.
Jewish activists support climate march scheduled for Rosh Hashanah
The march will take place days before global leaders are set to descend on the city for the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit.
Grapevine: Holiday seats
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Calling all engineers: We need better Shabbat elevators - opinion
Are there any electrical and/or mechanical engineers out there willing to propose a halachically acceptable solution to the proper religious authorities?
Did tourism in Jerusalem recover over the High Holy Days?
During the months of September and October, the streets of Jerusalem were full of visitors – tourists from abroad, pilgrims and families of Israelis who returned to visit the capital.
'And You Shall Tell Your Son': A book to unite Jews of all backgrounds - review
The biblical commandment “And you shall tell your son” is meant to ensure that children will become familiar with the history of their people via the experience of celebrating the holidays.
Israeli public has become accustomed to daily terror attacks - opinion
A day that ends without a body count is considered a miracle – one that doesn’t always happen.
Reflections on antisemitism during the holidays: Here's what happened - opinion
Kanye West, COVID-19, and politics were discussed at this year's holiday tables. Everyone agreed that Jew-hatred is becoming more pervasive in the US.
The Torah and the Jewish people have an age-old love affair - opinion
The historian Cecil Roth had a theory that Simhat Torah was modeled on a wedding, and that the festival's customs are derived from Jewish marriage.
Holocaust survivors from Ukraine celebrate High Holy Days in Israel for the first time
This year, Holocaust survivors Lena Panchako and Svetlana Mogilovkin celebrated Rosh Hashanah for the first time in Israel.
