Jewish holidays
There is no way to vacation from being Israeli, there are responsible ways to travel - editorial
Israelis are entitled to rest, travel, and enjoy the world without apologizing for their existence. And for that, they must go abroad with confidence, but also with awareness.
Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours
The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss
A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah
Camping season breaks records – and it's just the first sign of the next trend
High vacation costs, the need to escape urban stress, and upgraded sites created a season where more Israelis chose to holiday in tents under the stars.
Of mourning and morning: Toward a new understanding of Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah was never a festival of polarity. Happiness was never its sole emotion. Between death and creation, there is commemoration.
Simchat Torah: Three ways to find joy in the holiday post-Oct. 7
We have suffered immensely since the Simchat Torah of October 7. But for all the angst and anxiety, there is hope for the future, because we are a nation of eternity.
Simchat Torah: Celebrating and honoring authentic Jewish values
Which messages of Torah are we meant to celebrate and honor as our legacy on Simchat Torah?
Light after October 7: A Simchat Torah reflection from an American Jew
This, I think, is the message of Simchat Torah: to hold firmly in one’s imagination the joyful possibility of a year made truly new.
The proven method that will get you out of post-holiday fatigue
Did you also wake up tired and exhausted this morning, not knowing how you’ll survive the coming days? It’s happening to all of us right now, and there are a few things you can do to recover.
Bought meat and beers? The chains that decided to shake up the market
As Israelis ready for Sukkot barbecues, supermarket chains launch aggressive price battles on meat, beer, charcoal, and disposables, with data showing gaps of tens of percent.
A nation of one: From personal tragedy to national mourning on Simchat Torah - opinion
We are part of an ongoing circle of life; no one individual in this circle is more “central” than anyone else.
Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered
The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.
Simchat Torah: Divine fire and national legacy
Should Torah exist apart from society or be fully integrated within it?
