High holidays
Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
A shofar that would not sound and Shahar Pe'er's refusal to quit offer an Elul lesson in perseverance, inner strength and preparing for the Jewish New Year one day at a time.
Where are Israelis escaping to during the holidays? Top destinations seeing a demand surge
US urges countries to boost security around synagogues ahead of High Holidays
Grapevine: Nahlaot journeys
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
The 2026 High Holiday season brings a new set of Jewish children’s books, with new stories spanning Rosh Hashanah traditions, Yom Kippur apologies and Sukkot celebrations.
Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity
Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.
Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays
Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.
'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness - book review
Yael Ziegler’s 'Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy' is a 534-page book on a four-chapter megillah.
Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card
The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.
Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools
Ahead of the 2026 Passover shopping season – a roundup of products for the holiday, from cooking and serving tools to care sets and bedding.
'God does not do a half job,' Safed's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says following Maduro's detention
“The shared denominator is clear,” Eliyahu wrote, describing systems built on oppression, corruption, and fear, and arguing that such a rule “will not survive over time,” according to the statement.
Finally, you can breathe: Hotel prices plummet by up to 30%
Golden tourism season: Africa Israel Hotels offers up to 30% off vs. holidays. Weekend in Eilat NIS 1,345, Dead Sea NIS 1,300, Jerusalem NIS 1,220.
Sukkot candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Sukkot times for your area.
Brand news: The hottest holiday launches
Sleep like in a hotel, wine in memory of a hero, candles that will upgrade the atmosphere, a beauty comeback, the favorite hair oil, sweet surprises, holiday flowers, and home inspiration.
