Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is a festival in Judaism celebrating the first day of the Jewish year. The name literally means "Head of the Year." It is celebrated for two days beginning on Tishrei 1. Special customs during the holiday include hearing the blowing of the shofar 100 times during prayer services, eating apple dipped in honey, as well as reciting the special Tashlich prayer next to a body of water.
Pope Leo invokes spirit of Nostra Aetate in hope of renewed Jewish-Catholic ties - editorial
Every year, Jews have an opportunity to "wipe the slate clean" - it seems that the new Pope is also taking the same approach.
Rosh Hashanah in the North: 'A game of chance'
Hate is anti-Jewish: Remaining human in the face of war – opinion
Grapevine: Synagogue scene
Thousands of Israelis unable to return home from Uman
About 10,000 more people who were supposed to stay for Rosh Hashanah failed to make it. Many of them found themselves celebrating at various airports in Europe, while others remained in Israel.
Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent
An 18-year-old man was arrested for armed robbery of a rabbi’s home on Rosh Hashanah, deemed unrelated to antisemitism.
Who decides: Who will live, who will die? - opinion
Today’s assault on Judaism through anti-Zionism and Israel-bashing is expanding at a much faster pace than last century’s assault on Judaism through antisemitism.
El Al: Flights full, strengthening schedule
El Al: Flight schedule remains intact despite events, all flights full to capacity. Working to enhance Athens to Larnaca routes.
A new and delicious beginning
The guide to the great food of Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and personal accounting - opinion
"May our personal files and those of the hostages be written and saved with inspiration, sweetness, good health, and success in that big digital Book of Life in heaven."
The black swans of Rosh Hashanah - opinion
On Rosh Hashanah, we acknowledge that we have little control over our fates and that black swan-inspired changes can happen when we least anticipate it.
Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ - opinion
Abraham, the Akeida, & the ‘Mona Lisa’ teach us how to answer the ultimate question of life: What is right and what is wrong? What does God ultimately require of us?
Gunman invades, robs home of Michigan rabbi as Rosh Hashanah guests flee
Some 20 guests, including students from the University of Michigan, were at the rabbi's house when a gunman entered last night.
Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers
The initiative is one of several notable Rosh Hashanah observances across Ukraine. Nonprofit and religious groups are supporting Jewish Ukrainians.
Grapevine: Faces, family
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
