High Holy Days
Jerusalem Jane: Deep emotions, excitement of entering into a new year - opinion
My prayer is that this new year will be one of peace, health, healing, happiness, prosperity, and success for the brave people of Israel who have endured unimaginable suffering and trauma.
75 years of investing in Israel: Cornerstone of Jewish life
Six Israeli cities ban live chickens for Yom Kippur kapparot, animal rights org. urges more to join
Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlements reveal hypocrisy of its ‘occupation’ policy - opinion
Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year
It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year.
Only way for Israeli northerners to return home is boots on ground in south Lebanon - editorial
We at The Jerusalem Post wish the IDF success in its sacred mission to defeat the terror threat in Lebanon.
The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur 'machzorim' at the National Library of Israel
One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem.
Observe the High Holy Days shouldn't be just for God, but also for our fellow human being - opinion
As we head into the coming weeks, synagogues will be filled. Whether in a grand synagogue or a smaller, makeshift minyan, I encourage everyone to take a moment amidst the prayers.
This year's Selichot are going to be tough. Get ready - opinion
With Selichot drawing near, crowds are swelling at the Western Wall, signaling a profound yearning for connection and awakening to the upcoming High Holy Days.
Entering Elul: What blowing the shofar means for us - opinion
As we read the words of Robert Herscowitz, we are reminded that the shofar is one of the most important symbols of the month Elul, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur: the shofar.
Over 50,000 Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
The tradition of conducting a mass event for the blessing has been a highlight of the week-long Sukkot and Passover holidays.
Discovering Arabic music, harnessing Jewish piyutim
In this interview for the Magazine, Ziv Yehezkel talks about his love of Arabic music and the power of singing piyutim, especially during slihot and the High Holy Days.
What time does Yom Kippur start?
See Yom Kippur times for your area.
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.
