Heightened tensions expected
Thousands of police to secure Jerusalem during holidays
Border policemen, police, and volunteers expected to patrol and keep the peace as city hosts massive holiday events
Border policemen, police, and volunteers expected to patrol and keep the peace as city hosts massive holiday events
Most people would say unity without differences is preferable, but Judaism underlines unity with differences.
Rabbi Benzion Mutzafi to student: Cook fruits and vegetables in sugar, instead of eating apples dipped in honey.
Ask yourfself: Is it well with you? with your family? with your community?
Descriptions of God that will soon be said on Rosh Hashana are in terms of His Kingdom. What is it that this concept adds to humankind?
Cult leader must post deposit of hundreds of thousands of shekels before leaving.
"The Jews are going to sacrifice animals and desecrate Al-Aqsa," claims Sheikh Kamal Khatib.
'We have a brutal and bloody war, but we're not closing our borders - we respect your tradition,' Ukraine MP Artem Nahayevskyi says.
Increase in anti-Semitic incidents since beginning of Jewish new year spurs campus Hillel to create anti-Semitism prevention task force.
After months of criticism, University of Wisconsin profs apologize for scheduling first day of classes on Rosh Hashanah.
Only months after adding High Holy Days as official school holidays, Lewiston, Maine school district criticized for removing them.
A Unilever employee took off work for the Jewish New Year - and was fired the next day by telephone.
Suspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief.
The new ambassador, who says he's no newcomer to 'this amazing country, sends a heartfelt greeting to Jews worldwide.
St Louis Park synagogue forced to cancel services and preschool after violent threat while 30 tombstones in St Paul Jewish cemetery toppled.
Chair on private beach in Copiague, Long Island defaced with swastika, outraging homeowners association.
Swastikas carved into sign of Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham, Massachusetts shortly after Rosh Hashanah.
Hundreds of pamphlets containing Messianic Christian literature were distributed to congregants arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Jerusalem woman saved after near-fatal allergic reaction to pomegranates and honey on Rosh Hashanah night.
Over 179,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel, with 25% of them living in poverty.
First baby of new year is the daughter of Elisha & Shoshana Hagler.
A man critically wounded by an arrow used for underwater hunting recuperating after narrow brush with death.
PA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister.
PM Johnson: The past year has been difficult for us all, and everyone has certainly earned the right to celebrate the arrival of a new one.
US Vice President and Second Gentleman wish the Jewish community a Happy New Year.
President Biden: Rosh Hashanah is a reminder of our infinite capacity to transform our lives and begin anew.
"It's my duty to be in problematic places," says Prof. Zarka as he flies out to supervise tens of thousands of Israelis over Rosh Hashanah
The Luzzatto High Holiday Machzor is the oldest Hebrew prayerbook ever to be sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s.
In Rosh Hashanah, our Sages say, our main Mitzvah is: תמליכוני עליכם: Crown Me, Hashem, over you’.Why should G-d want man to crown Him?
One must first be Nitzavim - standing in stillness and reflection - before he can be Vayelech.
In Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis, Biden calls for ‘swift confirmation’ of Deborah Lipstadt to be anti-Semitism monitor.
The last Shabbos of the year is also as the beginning of the entire year. So what’s our job on this Shabbos?
On standing before Hashem at the renewal of creation.
Orthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.
President Joe Biden, speaking to Jewish leaders during the White House High Holy Days call, wishes the Jewish community a Shana Tova.
Tel Aviv announces Shabbat-desecrating weekend bus system will operate on - and desecrate - the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
Govt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
New poll finds 52% of respondents will not agree to attend a holiday meal if unvaccinated people are in attendance.
MDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant.
On eve of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency to provide $233,000 worth of food care packages to, elderly, Holocaust survivors, around Israel.
Ahead of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency for Israel offers unlimited, free, personalized e-cards.
"We're preparing 24/7 to make sure soldiers have an experience that is as close as possible to being at home."
Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked promises there won't be a lockdown for Rosh Hashanah. 'We will all celebrate with our families.'
Passengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight.
Ukraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
MK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.'
Breslov hasidim aim to prevent coronavirus restrictions from disrupting annual pilgrimage to Uman - by sending yeshiva students early.
Religious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.
For months Jews have been asking UW to change the first day of class from Rosh Hashanah, now they are faced with having to not attend.
Today: The prayer at Amuka which could bring you your marriage partner by this upcoming Rosh Hashanah.
State Jewish groups called the scheduling conflict "particularly problematic" after U of Wisconsin refuses to move first day of classes.
What happens when Rosh Hashanah falls on the first day of school? These districts are trying to figure it out.
The 'Our Common Destiny' project presents a special video for Rosh Hashanah - baking a Challah as a metaphor for Jewish people worldwide.
Days after signing of normalization deals, UAE Foreign Minister tweets “Shana Tova” in Hebrew.
President Trump publishes Presidential Message on Rosh Hashanah.
Pilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
"This year won't be like other years, but every synagogue has a solution in place."
After the Hungarian government banned all worship in traditional houses of prayer, Hungary's Jews came up with alternative arrangements.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas published a greeting ahead of the holiday of Rosh Hashanah