High holidays
US calls on international governments to protect Jewish communities ahead of High Holy Days
In recent days, the State Department sent instructions to US diplomatic missions around the world to contact local governments and request that they increase security around synagogues.
Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
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
Yom Kippur: When your birthday falls on the holiest Jewish fast day
In general, feelings toward having a birthday on Yom Kippur range from relative indifference to downright disdain.
Grapevine: Eroding Jerusalem’s character
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Yom Kippur: What is the Day of Atonement, the holiest Jewish holiday? - explainer
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in Judaism and is a 25-hour long day of fasting and praying.
How to use mindfulness to reduce stress around Jewish holidays
While mindfulness can be a formal meditation practice, there are also informal ways to practice being more aware and accepting. Here are a few mindful tips for the holidays.
Fast of Gedaliah: The first fast day of the Jewish New Year - explainer
The Fast of Gedaliah is observed annually the day after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year kicking off the Hebrew calendar. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Temple Mount, east Jerusalem clashes continue as holiday tensions rise
The visits of tourists and Jews to the Temple Mount, which have been held there for many years during the holidays, are set to take place as normal.
What is single-shaming - and did you suffer from it this Rosh Hashanah?
A study conducted by dating service app Bumble found that two-thirds of Israeli singles have suffered from what has been coined as 'single-shaming.'
Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah start-end times for Israel and US
See candle-lighting times for your area.
Rosh Hashanah: Special holiday slihot tours in Israel for the holidays
In honor of the Jewish New Year, a number of national parks around the country will be offering festive activities and special guided slihot tours.
Rosh Hashanah: How the Jewish New Year in Jerusalem used to be
Today, Jerusalem is no longer the small city where everyone knew everyone. Its general atmosphere has changed in many ways. How was Rosh Hashanah like in the past?
