Rosh Hashanah

As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come

"We do not prepare because we want disaster to come. We prepare because if it does, someone has to be ready."

Dubi Weissenstern
Orchid Hotel Eilat

This is the price of 3 nights in Israeli hotels for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot

THE WRITER on his wedding day, with his father.

Lessons from Rabbi Adler: Be your father’s son - opinion

Laura Loomer arrives ahead of Donald Trump's debate with Democratic presidential nominee and Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024.

Laura Loomer slams Jewish politicians for observing Rosh Hashanah during UNGA


Beyond the Headlines: Who tells you the story?

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 (Illustrative) TURNING POINT USA executive director Charlie Kirk speaks at US President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony at the Capital One Arena in Washington on January 20, 2025.

A danger to Israel: Our nation’s rift is an existential threat - opinion

The holiday prayer calling for Jews to be a united group carries existential meaning for the nation's collective future.

Family members of hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz who are held in Gaza, together with former hostages, hold a protest in Carmei Gat, marking the 700th day of captivity and calling for the release of all hostages, September 5, 2025.

Israeli researcher reveals: Red or light pomegranate – which is more potent and healthy?

The pomegranate – a symbol of Rosh Hashanah – is one of the healthiest fruits. An Israeli researcher highlights facts you didn’t know about this delicious red fruit.

Pomegranate

A Jewish New Year’s wish: A future with less Jew-hatred - opinion

As almost every Israeli Jew plans to attend Rosh Hashanah dinner, joined by millions of Jews worldwide, we have much to celebrate.

AN IDF soldier exercises near the border with the Gaza Strip last week. This is a war of deterrence, not vengeance, says the writer.

Rosh Hashanah proves humanity's need for faith amid religious uncertainty - opinion

Faith and feelings of transcendence, after all, are older than institutions, a deep part of our evolution that existed before priests built temples.

DR. BENJAMIN FENICHEL sounds the shofar on Guadacanal Island, Rosh Hashanah 1943.

In the kitchen with Henny: Keeping it sweet

May the sweetness on our tables reflect the blessings we pray for in the year ahead.

Keeping it sweet

High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency

"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."

IT’S HARD to know what the ‘right’ path might be.

Grapevine: Entreaty en masse

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Demonstrators from the 'Brothers in Arms' protest group call for the return of the hostages, in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Your Investments: Fishing, farming, hi-tech exits and gratitude

From dawn fishing trips to Ki Tavo’s first fruits: say thank you, share your blessings, and let giving, not ego, guide the High Holy Days.

 (Illustrative) FISHING IN Lake Kinneret, in Tiberias.

Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman

Israel and Ukraine will deploy police, medics, and volunteers in a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of Rosh Hashanah pilgrims heading to Uman.

Israel’s Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben Gvir hosted Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk, Israeli security officials, and representatives of the Haredi Orthodox community on Wednesday September 11th, 2025.