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
New platform matches stranded travelers with families for Pesach in Israel
IsraelForPesach.com was launched to connect people unexpectedly staying in Israel over Passover with families willing to open their homes for holiday meals and accommodations.
Not just Matza and wine: How to turn the Seder table into a design experience
Especially when celebrating on a smaller scale, invest in little details: Fruits, vegetables, modern materials, and styling tricks for an intimate, unforgettable table.
Ahead of Passover: Israelis spend around NIS 250 on a gift
Swish launches a new Passover campaign emphasizing small gestures of appreciation. Israel’s gift market is worth billions, with clear preference for gift cards.
The civilians’ war
Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.
Ahead of Passover: Holiday collections, smart cookware and self-operating ice cream machine
An ice cream machine, new kitchenware from Golf&Co and Soltam, Ninja appliance, Seder plate by Magnus, colorful pitchers from KARE, and tools from HAY and Castro Home.
Your Investments: Putting down Passover cleaning supplies and setting up financial goals
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.
A more delicious Passover than ever: All the innovations for the holiday table
From culinary innovations to festive bottles – this is how the upcoming Passover meal will look.
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.
Passover wallet battle: The most cost-effective supermarket chain ahead of the holiday
A Passover 2026 price survey found gaps of up to 175% in cleaning product prices between retail chains. The cheapest basket was at Rami Levy, Osher Ad and Yohananof, while Tiv Ta’am was the priciest.
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.
