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.

Shattered windows at Kiva’s Bagel Bar after suspected antisemitic attack in Toronto, Canada. July 26, 2026.
YOU CAN make a toast for the New Year with a good sparkling wine, like Yarden Brut Rose.

Wine talk: Eat well, drink well

EMOTIONAL SCARS remain. Illustration of a woman with a puzzle-piece shaped hole in her chest, with the corresponsing puzzle piece seen floating beside her.

The second year: Anticipating the Jewish High Holidays after experiencing grief and loss

Henny Shor.

In the kitchen with Henny: Sweetness in every course


25,000 Jews gather for Selichot prayers at Western Wall

The Western Wall Heritage Foundation planned 17 central Selichot services for the thousands of worshippers expected this year.

 Central Selichot services at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. August 24, 2023

Jewish activists support climate march scheduled for Rosh Hashanah

The march will take place days before global leaders are set to descend on the city for the United Nations’ Climate Ambition Summit.

Thousands of Israeli youth protesting the climate crisis in Tel Aviv, March 19, 2021.

Biden shares words of Torah, Itzhak Perlman plays 'Avinu Malkeinu' at the White House

Perlman performed "Avinu Malkeinu," a well-known High Holy Day prayer begging God, "our father, our king," for the forgiveness of sin. 

Genesis Prize winner Itzhak Perlman

Israeli med students abroad: 'we'll be forced to take exams on Yom Kippur'

Jewish students at LSMU University shared that they were "forced to participate in classes and/or exams on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, against their traditions and beliefs."

  Israeli medical students at the Jewish Center Kaunas.

Man dies on bus during Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

A 60-year-old man traveling to Uman for Rosh Hashanah prayers collapsed and died on the bus on the way out of the Ukrainian city.

Medical personnel at the scene

Despite complaints, most Israelis like living in Israel - survey

The positive perception of life in Israel is more prevalent among the religious (79%) and the ultra-Orthodox (69%).

Preschool children from the southern city of Ashkelon, celebrating with the Israeli flag, on 18 April, 2010 the Independence Day.

Oren Revach: Doing good deeds for people and Estee Lauder Israel

Coming to Estee Lauder Israel this year is the “Origins” skincare brand for face and body, based on natural materials and organic ingredients.

Oren Revach, General Manager of Estee Lauder Israel

Merage Foundation Israel: Creating communities for change

David and Laura, both natives of Tehran, Iran immigrated to the United States in their teens.  They began their philanthropic activity in Israel by giving back to the Jewish-Iranian community.

Mesquite Farm

Tamir Cohen: Leading Shikun & Binui in Israel and around the world

What solutions are available to alleviate the housing crisis in Israel? Cohen suggests a couple of solutions.

 Floating solar PV field in Ha’Bonim reservoir

Meuhedet: Innovating Israel’s health industry

"While we provide medical services to approximately 13 percent of Israel’s population, we are actually able to influence many more directly."

 Sigal Regev, CEO of Meuhedet