Jewish holidays
‘Al Pri Gafna’: Tu B’Av wine wonders in the Land of Israel - opinion
Where do grapes come in? Grapes are for making wine, and wine has a biblical holiday too: Tu B’Av, which occurs at the beginning of the grape harvest in July-August.
Tu B’Av’s deeper meaning: Rebuilding Jewish connection beyond romance - opinion
Today in photos: Thousands gather at Western Wall for Tisha B'Av lamentations
Brilliant Hebrew calendar: More than just dates - opinion
Hanukkah lights up Israel with festivals, tours, shows and family fun
Israel is glowing this Hanukkah with shows, tours, theater, films, and family-friendly events across the country.
Hanukkah fun in Jerusalem: Activities for everyone for the Jewish festival of lights
A sneak peek at some of the fabulous family activities happening in Jerusalem this Hanukkah.
On board for Hanukkah: Fresh, delicious twist for the holiday
Latke focaccia and plenty of deli-style sides, a Hanukkah table that is easy, homey, and different.
Hanukkah miracle: Israel discovers evidence of Judah Maccabee’s battlefield near Jerusalem
The site is widely identified with the ancient village of Bet Zecharia, where the Seleucid army and the forces of Judah Maccabee clashed in what is known as the fifth Maccabean battle.
US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special
Viewers saw Alan Bersten and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both Jewish, dancing to “Miracle” by Matisyahu.
From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
Three titles garnered the recommendation of the Association of Jewish Libraries: “Construction Site, Hanukkah Lights,” “Banana Menorah,” and “Lost and Found Hanukkah.”
Camping season breaks records – and it's just the first sign of the next trend
High vacation costs, the need to escape urban stress, and upgraded sites created a season where more Israelis chose to holiday in tents under the stars.
Of mourning and morning: Toward a new understanding of Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah was never a festival of polarity. Happiness was never its sole emotion. Between death and creation, there is commemoration.
Simchat Torah: Three ways to find joy in the holiday post-Oct. 7
We have suffered immensely since the Simchat Torah of October 7. But for all the angst and anxiety, there is hope for the future, because we are a nation of eternity.
Simchat Torah: Celebrating and honoring authentic Jewish values
Which messages of Torah are we meant to celebrate and honor as our legacy on Simchat Torah?
