Jewish holidays
Today in photos: Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations
Tisha B'Av is first and foremost a fast day, during which Jews abstain from all food and water for approximately 25 hours, from sunset until nightfall the next day.
Brilliant Hebrew calendar: More than just dates - opinion
Tisha B'Av 2026: Fast times for Israel and US
Tisha B'Av 2026: What the Jewish summer fast day is all about - explainer
Editor's Notes: Why some Jews are scrubbing themselves from the internet - comment
The writer who asks for anonymity has not abandoned the Jewish people. He is covering, trying to stay employable and safe in a world that has quietly decided his affiliation is a liability.
Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot
The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.
Wine accessories take center stage in Israeli homes despite global decline in consumption
The younger generation tends to drink more moderately, with their wine consumption a choice rather than just another drink.
Shavuot table design: The guide to festive hosting
We gathered tips from the home experts at Hamashbir for setting a Shavuot table that is festive, trendy, and full of character with minimum effort.
Where to celebrate Shavuot? The most special places to travel to in the Jezreel Valley
Between pioneer dances, wineries, fields, and local markets – the Jezreel Valley offers a weekend of nature, agriculture, and local flavors as part of the Milk and Honey festival.
Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Jerusalem Day celebrates Jewish history and sovereignty, but needs rituals to become a truly unifying and widely observed holiday.
Religious protesters plan to storm Mount Meron in defiance of police orders ahead of Lag Ba'omer
Israel Police announced on Sunday morning that the annual Lag Ba’omer pilgrimage at Mount Meron will not take place, and that roads leading to the area have already been blocked.
From Passover to sirens: Why Jewish survival still demands action - opinion
In every single generation, there are those who would seek our destruction – but we are still here.
In the kitchen with Henny: Marinade magic for your grill
Get your vegetables, your meats, and even your fruit ready because we are firing up the grill and celebrating this Independence Day.
Time for Israel’s non-kosher public to push back - opinion
Even the hint of a religious consumer boycott can shut entire markets. Deals collapse the moment the “non-kosher” is mentioned.
