Rosh hashana

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.

In a video published in August 2026, the AI-generated figure dubbed "Dudi the Explainer" tells haredi draft dodgers that they can avoid arrest at the airport en route to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Rabbi Efraim Dochman of Colel Chabad embraces an IDF soldier during a visit to support troops serving on the front lines.

No politics. No divisions. Just Am Yisrael Chai

New Jewish children's books released for the High Holidays in 2026 include ones about awe, tashlich and apologizing for burping.

From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life


Light bubbles of optimism

For their lives, for our lives, for life, especially now: Wine and alcohol recommendations for Rosh Hashanah.

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Under fire and hungry: Ukrainian Jews face Rosh Hashana amid war and crisis

The aid operation, orchestrated by Chabad Ukraine and IFCJ, is a lifeline for thousands of families struggling in an economy ravaged by war.

 Aid being delivered to Ukraine, September 27, 2024.

David D’Or to appear on Selichot Night in Park Timna

David D’Or will perform a special Selichot Night concert at Solomon’s Pillars in Park Timna on September 26, featuring traditional and contemporary melodies.

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Price gaps: Best network for buying perfumes for Rosh Hashanah

With Rosh Hashanah approaching, be aware of price differences in perfume departments that can exceed 50%. We sampled 15 products from three leading networks.

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'He who travels puts himself at risk': Rabbi, Ukrainian officials warn of annual Uman pilgrimage

Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.

 Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 15, 2023.

At the heart of the High Holy Days: One universal message - opinion

Our prayers extend towards peace for the entire world, encapsulated in the poignant prayer, “v’yitnu echa keter melucha.”

Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits sukkah event hosted by Efrat Council head Oded Revivi, October 16, 2022

Hope and possibility; Rosh Hashanah on Rikers - opinion

At Repair the World, a national Jewish nonprofit, we focus on pursuing a just world through volunteer service and learning.

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Duality and Jewish joy - opinion

On September 9, 2023, at the Troxy in East London, hundreds of queer Jews and our allies showed up to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish new year of 5784.

 LGBT Rights activists wave flags and protest as religious Jewish activitsts protest against same-sex parenting and LGBT families, in Tel Aviv, on December 16, 2018.

Prime Minister of Ukraine sends heart warming blessing to Jews of the country

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hand of Chief Rabbi of Kyiv Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch at gathering 2 weeks prior to the Jewish New Year

Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers

Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year.

 Shofars with silver and gold ornamentation on display at the Kol Shofar Gallery, Moshav Ramat Yoav, Israel.