Rosh Hashanah
The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah
A chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi and the sound of the shofar awakened Yosef Turtora's Jewish identity, setting him on a journey from Arizona back to his birthplace in Israel.
Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day
As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come
This is the price of 3 nights in Israeli hotels for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot
Lessons from Rabbi Adler: Be your father’s son - opinion
Even observant Jews are unfamiliar with the intricacies of Jewish laws and customs surrounding death and mourning.
Laura Loomer slams Jewish politicians for observing Rosh Hashanah during UNGA
Laura Loomer: “If you really care about something, you have to push your time off aside and you need to work.”
Grapevine September 28, 2025: A more patriotic viewpoint
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Soldiers on the battlefield find ways to celebrate the holidays
Can it still feel like Yom Kippur if you are driving a tank or operating a drone in the heart of Gaza City while others are deep in prayers in synagogues across Israel?
Teshuva is an emotional landscape
Most mitzvot summon us to perform tangible actions. Teshuva cannot be reduced to ritual or gesture. It demands intent, sincerity, and inner upheaval.
Shabbat Shuva: A call to return
Shabbat Shuva is not merely a pause between two holy days. It is a bridge – between past and future, sin and forgiveness, exile and redemption.
Walking, singing, eating, praying: Embracing the year ahead in Jerusalem
From early morning walks to karaoke nights and Sukkot shopping, discover 7 uplifting ways to make the coming year more joyful, spiritual, and meaningful.
Olim recall moments of unexpected kindness
When life here feels overwhelming, even the smallest act of kindness or compassion can make all the difference.
Grapevine September 26, 2025: Netanyahu at the UNGA
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
High Holy Days: Heeding the Rosh Hashanah call for Shiloh and Jerusalem
We are with God and with ourselves, in belief and in actions, as the Jewish people, the Jewish nation, rooted on our soil, despite words spoken at the Emmy Awards stage.
