High Holy Days
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
Shmini Atzeret’s Temple haftarah takes on new meaning as Jews increasingly pray and perform mitzvot on the Temple Mount.
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
WATCH: Tens of thousands of Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
5 great Sukkot stops in the Gaza border area: From greenhouses to Hakafot
Rosh Hashanah 2025: Pittsburgh's Jewish students see 'increase in Jewish joy' ahead of new year
As they worked, they snacked on popcorn and tortilla chips - and caramel apples, which served as a representation of the hope for a sweet and prosperous year ahead.
Rosh Hashanah 2025: Savoring the sweetness life can offer, even in the toughest of times - opinion
I look to the new year with an acute eye for hidden honey.
The High Holy Days are an opportunity to rebuild Israel’s global standing - opinion
This new year is a moment for national reflection: What kind of country does Israel want to be?
How holiday cards shaped American High Holy Day culture
The Jewish greeting card at its peak bound together the family with memory and Jewish tradition.
National Library reunites 15th-century Portuguese mahzor ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Known as the Lisbon mahzor, the manuscript was most likely written in the eponymous city of Lisbon, Portugal, during the second half of the 1400s.
Rosh Hashana thought: Construction and clarity - opinion
Like street markings before construction, Rosh Hashana’s rituals guide us to clear away the old and lay strong foundations for the year ahead.
Israel Bonds High Holy Days: Invest in a land that endures
This sacred season invites us not only to reflect but also to act – to come together as a global Jewish community and strengthen the future of Israel through unity, purpose, and investment.
Two-thirds of a 15th-century Portuguese High Holiday prayer book were lost to history. Until now.
The Lisbon Mahzor is now complete after the National Library of Israel reclaims its missing parts, preserving a key piece of Jewish history.
In the kitchen with Henny: Keeping it sweet
May the sweetness on our tables reflect the blessings we pray for in the year ahead.
High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency
"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."
