Jewish holidays
Beyond the Headlines: The lessons we cannot afford to miss - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
How do we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah after Oct. 7?
A more delicious Passover than ever: All the innovations for the holiday table
From culinary innovations to festive bottles – this is how the upcoming Passover meal will look.
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.
Passover wallet battle: The most cost-effective supermarket chain ahead of the holiday
A Passover 2026 price survey found gaps of up to 175% in cleaning product prices between retail chains. The cheapest basket was at Rami Levy, Osher Ad and Yohananof, while Tiv Ta’am was the priciest.
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos recalling the enduring joy of Purim celebrations
The photographs, dating from the 1920s through the 1950s, captured the vitality and communal creativity that defined the holiday during the British Mandate period and the early years of Israel.
Purim isn’t Jewish Halloween - it’s a theology of wine and redemption - opinion
On Purim, drown our adversaries in drink, catapult our consciousness to a refined world.
On Purim, Jewish tradition tells us to give to anyone who asks, no questions required - opinion
On the day we wear masks, we are commanded not to look away. This Purim, when a hand reaches out, give. Start with something that feels like too much.
Why I can’t live without Shabbat
The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.
