Rosh hashana
Jewish ex-Harvard admin. files discrimination suit over termination after Rosh Hashanah leave
The lawsuit claims that immediately following his disclosure and observance of the holiday, he faced sudden heightened scrutiny and manufactured performance concerns.
Freedom of worship demands both physical safety and sanctuary autonomy - editorial
Beyond the echo of the shofar: Urgent action for Israel’s children in the new year
When journalism crosses the line from reporting to mind reading - opinion
As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion
From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.
Wine talk: Eat well, drink well
From affordable bottles to prestige wines, this Rosh Hashanah guide offers Israeli wine recommendations for every budget, occasion, and level of wine enthusiasm.
The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss
Some days are easier than others, and thankfully, while occurring infrequently, there are times when I feel angry, sad, mad, frustrated, and a host of other less positive feelings.
In the kitchen with Henny: Sweetness in every course
FROM THE first bite to the last spoonful, these recipes let us enjoy the simanim throughout the meal, not just at the beginning.
Sweetening the new year: How Jewish food becomes family tradition - opinion
Jewish food is more than what Jews eat. It is what becomes woven into family life, memory, tradition, and the freedom to change what came before.
Chocolate-espresso and pistachio-kadaif honey cakes arrive for Rosh Hashanah
From pistachio-kadaif to chocolate-espresso, Maafe Ne’eman is expanding its holiday collection as honey cake demand jumps 15.5%.
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.
Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses
Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.
No politics. No divisions. Just Am Yisrael Chai
Colel Chabad planning to invest $18 million this High Holiday season
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
The 2026 High Holiday season brings a new set of Jewish children’s books, with new stories spanning Rosh Hashanah traditions, Yom Kippur apologies and Sukkot celebrations.
