Jewish holidays
WATCH: Thousands gather at Western Wall for selichot prayers as 'Post' observes Yom Kippur
The Jerusalem Post will temporarily pause news coverage to observe Yom Kippur. We wish all our readers a gmar hatima tova and an easy and meaningful fast.
Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?
Yom Kippur 2026: Does a text message or social media post count as a real apology?
The other confession: Yom Kippur as the night journey of the soul
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?
T Market celebrates 20: From twenty designers in a community center to 800,000 visitors
Israel's long-running fashion fair marks 20 years of local street style. From an intimate 2005 event, it grew into a key platform for independent designers and Israeli street culture.
