High holidays

Grapevine: Nahlaot journeys

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Blowing shofar in Jerusalem's Nahlaot neighborhood
New Jewish children's books released for the High Holidays in 2026 include ones about awe, tashlich and apologizing for burping.

From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life

Margaret Island in Budapest.

Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

The largest kosher slaughterhouse in the United States is located in Postville, Iowa and has been renamed AgriStar.

Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High 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.

Artist's depiction of the death of Gedaliah, the story behind the Fast of Gedaliah.

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.

 Jerusalem District officers handling a number of public disturbances in Tzur Bahar and Silwan in east Jerusalem

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.'

 “Young Tel Avivians  at MINYAN. Participants from diverse backgrounds are invited to celebrate Shabbat with 10 total strangers in an attempt to form a new kind of Jewish community"

Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah start-end times for Israel and US

See candle-lighting times for your area.

 A Jewish worshipper blows a Shofar as he takes part in Slichot at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, 2017

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.

 Ein Keshatot

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?

 ROSH HASHANAH joy: Dipping the apple in the honey (Illustrative).

Rosh Hashanah: What you should know about the Jewish New Year - explainer

Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it.

RABBI MOSHE SILVER blows a Yemenite shofar at the Jerusalem Promenade

Survival guide to the High Holy Days

While there are some aspects of this solemn season that they really love, there are others that they, to put it bluntly, actually despise.

 The Stanleigh family sit inside their sukka, or ritual booth, used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in their yard, in Jerusalem October 14, 2019. Picture taken October 14, 2019.

Practical preparation for the approaching Jewish holidays

With a little bit of planning, this period can be as meaningful as it is meant to be, and our physical pleasures can indeed be used to enhance our spirituality.

 A FAMILY brings in the Sukkot holiday with candle lighting, and the table in the sukkah is set for the festive meal

Survival guide to the High Holy Days

While there are some aspects of this solemn season that they really love, there are others that they, to put it bluntly, actually despise.

 The Stanleigh family sit inside their sukka, or ritual booth, used during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot in their yard, in Jerusalem October 14, 2019. Picture taken October 14, 2019.