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
Shavuot’s lesson for Israel: Sovereignty without purpose cannot survive - opinion
The future of Israel will not be determined only by where its borders are drawn but by whether the nation remembers what made it a nation in the first place.
After October 7, the shattered tablets at the heart of Shavuot matter more than ever - opinion
Carrying yesterday’s forms unchanged into altered reality can itself become a kind of falsehood.
My Word: Shavuot's striking legacy of Jewish pain, historic success - opinion
Shavuot is celebrated as a harvest festival with a conflicting history of both attacks on Jews in the past and historical military success.
How Shavuot was rescued by the Torah, and brought home by Israel - opinion
Beyond cheesecake and tradition, Shavuot carries a layered identity that links Sinai, agriculture, and Jewish history from exile to return.
Cheese, pasta, and desserts: All the new launches for Shavuot
Shavuot is just around the corner, with major brands launching new dairy-based products for home cooking, hosting, and festive meals, including cheeses, pastas, desserts, and quick kitchen solutions.
Editor's Notes: Why some Jews are scrubbing themselves from the internet - comment
The writer who asks for anonymity has not abandoned the Jewish people. He is covering, trying to stay employable and safe in a world that has quietly decided his affiliation is a liability.
Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot
The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.
Wine accessories take center stage in Israeli homes despite global decline in consumption
The younger generation tends to drink more moderately, with their wine consumption a choice rather than just another drink.
Shavuot table design: The guide to festive hosting
We gathered tips from the home experts at Hamashbir for setting a Shavuot table that is festive, trendy, and full of character with minimum effort.
Where to celebrate Shavuot? The most special places to travel to in the Jezreel Valley
Between pioneer dances, wineries, fields, and local markets – the Jezreel Valley offers a weekend of nature, agriculture, and local flavors as part of the Milk and Honey festival.
