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
Israelis flock to Ukraine's Uman despite concerns of Russian strikes
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah Israelis take trains from Poland to reach Uman in Ukraine.
Jewish Federations launch Rosh Hashanah letter-writing campaign to Evan Gershkovich
Gershkovich, 31, a Wall Street Journal reporter and son of Jewish refugees from the Soviet Union, has been detained since March on charges of espionage.
Budget approved for food stamps for the needy ahead of Rosh Hashanah
41,000 Holocaust survivors would also get the help they need from the food stamps.
New Israeli social media campaign will support the Iranian people
September is the month of the social media campaign #IsraelisLoveIranians, with key Israeli organizations and figures set to participate.
25,000 Jews gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.
Jewish activists support climate march scheduled for Rosh Hashanah
The march will take place days before global leaders are set to descend on the city for the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit.
Biden shares words of Torah, Itzhak Perlman plays 'Avinu Malkeinu' at the White House
Perlman performed "Avinu Malkeinu," a well-known High Holy Day prayer begging God, "our father, our king," for the forgiveness of sin.
Israeli med students abroad: 'we'll be forced to take exams on Yom Kippur'
Jewish students at LSMU University shared that they were "forced to participate in classes and/or exams on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, against their traditions and beliefs."
Man dies on bus during Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman
A 60-year-old man traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah prayers collapsed and died on the bus on the way out of the Ukrainian city.
Despite complaints, most Israelis like living in Israel - survey
The positive perception of life in Israel is more prevalent among the religious (79%) and the ultra-Orthodox (69%).
