Rosh hashana
As antisemitism rises, the Jewish world faces a turning point - opinion
From Toronto to cities around the world, rising antisemitism is threatening Jewish communities and raising urgent questions about their future.
Wine talk: Eat well, drink well
The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss
In the kitchen with Henny: Sweetness in every course
'He who travels puts himself at risk': Rabbi, Ukrainian officials warn of annual Uman pilgrimage
Uman is a pilgrimage site that is visited by thousands of religious Israeli Jews annually, despite the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia and safety concerns pertaining to travel in the country.
At the heart of the High Holy Days: One universal message - opinion
Our prayers extend towards peace for the entire world, encapsulated in the poignant prayer, “v’yitnu echa keter melucha.”
Hope and possibility; Rosh Hashanah on Rikers - opinion
At Repair the World, a national Jewish nonprofit, we focus on pursuing a just world through volunteer service and learning.
Duality and Jewish joy - opinion
On September 9, 2023, at the Troxy in East London, hundreds of queer Jews and our allies showed up to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish new year of 5784.
Prime Minister of Ukraine sends heart warming blessing to Jews of the country
Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers
Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year.
AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons
Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations.
Smotrich to 'Post': People are anxious, but we’re not what they think we are
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Smotrich discussed the coming new year, finding forgiveness and engaging with opposition from a place of understanding.
Finding our commonalities at the Rosh Hashanah table - opinion
As we look at the Rosh Hashanah table and remember who we have lost, let us also look around the table and look at the new faces joining Israel.
What is the state of God in the world in 2023? - opinion
Which events over the past year have enhanced the presence of God in our world, and which events have diminished His presence?
