Rosh Hashannah
News and updates about Rosh Hashannah
Rabbi Berland permitted to visit Uman - for a price
Breslov rabbi serving sentence for sexual assault permitted to fly to Uman for Rosh Hashanah - after putting up $210,000 bond.
Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs Reform
President to hold annual pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call with Orthodox leaders, snubs Reform movement reps who pledged to refuse invite.
Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem? Take it easy! Here’s how...
Ease your holiday eve burdens with food, attractions, shopping, and cherry picking all in Jerusalem's historic 'First Station' promenade!
'Why fly to Uman for Rosh Hashannah? Israel is much holier'
Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem slams annual pilgrimages to Breslov Rebbe's tomb in Uman. 'It's only worthwhile for those already outside Israel.'
'Pokemon Hunters' required - to raise money for the poor
Israeli charity organization Hasdei Naomi has a new idea to raise funds for the needy this Rosh Hashannah: Hiring out "Pokemon Hunters."
Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video
Jerusalem yeshiva releases new music video with holiday meaning, breakdancing.
IDF High Holiday Video Prayer of Tears and Hope
The military releases a gripping video of an IDF Cantor’s recital of the “U-Netaneh Tokef” prayer with background of soldiers in battle.
Divine Partnership for the New Year
Rosh Hashannah ‘Card’ Saves Families from Hunger
A Rosh Hashannah greeting card from the Meir Panim foundations carries a double meaning – a greeting plus a shopping debit card.
Arutz Sheva Podcast Specials for Rosh Hashannah
Arutz Sheva - Israel National Radio is featuring special Rosh Hashannah podcasts on spirituality, music, and High Holiday audio goodness.
Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?
Rosh Hashannah often is mistakenly considered the birthday of the Creation of the world, which actually started six days earlier.
Shana Tova, a Happy New Year
Days of Awe Begin Sunday Evening with the New Year Holiday
"Repentance, prayer and charity will avert evil decrees" and bring each of us closer to what G-d intended for man to be. Shana Tova to all.
Video: Romney’s Rosh Hashannah Message Focuses on Faith
Mitt Romney’s Rosh Hashannah video message to the Jewish People focuses on faith and family – and reminds people he visited Jerusalem.
1200 Rabbis to Obama: Have Mercy on Pollard!
On Friday, 1,200 rabbis appealed to US President Barack Obama to release long-imprisoned Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard.
Preparing to Stand Before G-d
Soldiers Equipped with Apples, Honey for New Year
The IDF prepares for the new year with 2.4 metric tons of honey and 30 tons of apples.
Slichot Services with Rabbi Batzri Held at Jerusalem Dance Club
Club HaOman 17 in Jerusalem hosted slichot services. Renowned kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri spoke about repentance on the dance floor.
Prayers at the Western Wall: Blot Out Wicked Enemy Iran
Thousands of Jews prayed at the Kotel for G-d to “blot out the thoughts of those who hate us and of the wicked enemy Iran.”
Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir in Jerusalem
The Tovei Ha'ir Senior Citizen Residence in Jerusalem connects to the holidays with songs and stories of the Hassidut of Modz'itz.
Apples and Honey Sweeten Cabinet Meeting
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Cabinet dipped apples in honey as a sign for a sweet New Year for Israel at their meeting on Sunday.