Rosh Hashanah
Three minors arrested under suspicion of repeated vandalism against Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Police said all three suspects are Jerusalem residents and that the investigation is ongoing. Investigators were expected to ask a court later Wednesday to extend their detention.
The thought that changes everything - opinion
El-Sayed visits Jewish Michiganders for Rosh Hashanah meal after accusations of antisemitism
Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Humor, the shofar, and the ability to accept the absurdity of life
When confronted by our own absurdity and inadequacy, Judaism turns the tables and asks us to eat festive meals, sing optimistic songs, and make Rosh Hashanah into a holy celebration.
Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787
"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.
NYC Mayor Mamdani shares Rosh Hashanah message with Jewish community
Zohran Mamdani shared a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish New Yorkers, wishing those celebrating a sweet and meaningful holiday as they mark the start of the Jewish New Year.
Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest
The protest organizers tried to justify their actions by calling the protest “an important step in protecting the traditions and customs of the Thai people from disturbances by foreigners.”
Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Gal Gadot and Jimmy Kimmel blow the shofar to celebrate Rosh Hashanah
“Oh, good. We could use a good year,” said Kimmel as he picked up the shofar. After he played, they sat and improvised together until they burst out laughing.
Trump sends Rosh Hashanah greetings, vows to combat antisemitism
The White House released Trump’s Rosh Hashanah message, highlighting faith, religious freedom and his administration’s commitment to combating antisemitism.
Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: What rabbis remember about 9/11
For the Holocaust survivors, who had completely rebuilt their lives, it was another trauma - like, humanity is doing this again - and I think it just deepened the despair.
Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis’ Rosh Hashanah message: ‘Wake up’
The country’s top diplomat in NYC is comparing Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Nazis. Some on the left say that’s not helping.
Rosh Hashanah 2026: Top 10 things to pray for in 5787 - opinion
The point of Rosh Hashanah is that we get a chance to pray to God for a year that will be better than we expect, both for us and for our country. So what should we be praying for this holiday?
