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
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos recalling the enduring joy of Purim celebrations
The photographs, dating from the 1920s through the 1950s, captured the vitality and communal creativity that defined the holiday during the British Mandate period and the early years of Israel.
Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion
On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.
On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks, no questions required - opinion
On the day we wear masks, we are commanded not to look away. This Purim, when a hand reaches out, give. Start with something that feels like too much.
Why I can’t live without Shabbat
The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.
The donut debate: What is the best sufganiya in Jerusalem on Hanukkah 2025?
‘The Jerusalem Post’ annual Hanukkah ‘sufganiya’ roundup is here. This year we chose a different theme: the cookies and cream donut, also known as the Oreo flavor.
This Jewish community in India celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging
The community is largely unscathed by antisemitism and has existed here for centuries, fully integrated as Indians and Jews.
Lighthearted Hanukkah: Jokes and advice from Jews around the world
Here is a selection of the jokes that happily came my way.
My Word: The forces of light and darkness - opinion
A Hanukkah candlelighting in Australia became the scene of a terror attack, showing how appeasement of global antisemitism now spills into deadly violence.
