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
Yom Kippur: What is the Day of Atonement, the holiest Jewish holiday? - explainer
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is a 25-hour long day of fasting and praying.
How to use mindfulness to reduce stress around Jewish holidays
While mindfulness can be a formal meditation practice, there are also informal ways to practice being more aware and accepting. Here are a few mindful tips for the holidays.
Fast of Gedaliah: The first fast day of the Jewish New Year - explainer
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed annually the day after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year kicking off the Hebrew calendar. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Temple Mount, east Jerusalem clashes continue as holiday tensions rise
The visits of tourists and Jews to the Temple Mount, which have been held there for many years during the holidays, are set to take place as normal.
What is single-shaming - and did you suffer from it this Rosh Hashanah?
A study conducted by dating service app Bumble found that two-thirds of Israeli singles have suffered from what has been coined as 'single-shaming.'
Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah start-end times for Israel and US
See candle-lighting times for your area.
Rosh Hashanah: Special holiday slihot tours in Israel for the holidays
In honor of the Jewish New Year, a number of national parks around the country will be offering festive activities and special guided slihot tours.
Rosh Hashanah: How the Jewish New Year in Jerusalem used to be
Today, Jerusalem is no longer the small city where everyone knew everyone. Its general atmosphere has changed in many ways. How was Rosh Hashanah like in the past?
Rosh Hashanah: What you should know about the Jewish New Year - explainer
Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Survival guide to the High Holy Days
While there are some aspects of this solemn season that they really love, there are others that they, to put it bluntly, actually despise.
