Names and Rosh Hashannah

Rosh Hashannah is the day Man and Woman were given names.It was the day that all the creations of Hashem were given a name as well.

Rosh Hashanah prayerbook is going on auction for $4 million

The Luzzatto High Holiday Machzor is the oldest Hebrew prayerbook ever to be sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s.

Laws for Rosh Hashannah 5782 (2021) - with corona issues

A primer for observing the year's New Year holiday Monday - Wednesday. May it be the harbinger of good things for Israel and the world..

Blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashannah

Commandments that seemi superficial can express a deeper foundation of unconditional commitment to the covenant with God Op-ed.

Biden wishes Jewish community a year of health and healing

President Biden: Rosh Hashanah is a reminder of our infinite capacity to transform our lives and begin anew.

The Prelude to Rosh Hashannah

We are all נִצָּבִים, standing erect, steady and unmovable, each of us in our own position of authority, over ourselves or also over others.

The concealed holiday

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?

Who else is going to Uman? Israel's COVID Czar

"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

Stillness and Motion: Nitzavim, Rosh Hashanah and beyond

One must first be Nitzavim - standing in stillness and reflection - before he can be Vayelech.

Biden calls on Senate to confirm anti-Semitism monitor

In Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis, Biden calls for ‘swift confirmation’ of Deborah Lipstadt to be anti-Semitism monitor.

'My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good'

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

Rosh Hashanah’s universal message unites Jews and gentiles

On standing before Hashem at the renewal of creation.

'If 99% of doctors say to get the COVID vaccine, you get it'

Orthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

The last Shabbos of the Year!

The last Shabbos of the year is also as the beginning of the entire year. So what’s our job on this Shabbos?

City of Tel Aviv to desecrate Rosh Hashanah with public buses

Tel Aviv announces Shabbat-desecrating weekend bus system will operate on - and desecrate - the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Biden: Bennett is a gentleman, more conservative than me

President Joe Biden, speaking to Jewish leaders during the White House High Holy Days call, wishes the Jewish community a Shana Tova.

Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approved

Govt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

Several Roshei Yeshivas visit Temple Mount today in preparation for the High Holidays.

Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose holiday meal with unvaccinated

New poll finds 52% of respondents will not agree to attend a holiday meal if unvaccinated people are in attendance.

MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh Hashanah

MDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant.

Jewish Agency distributing 1000s of care packages before holiday

On eve of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency to provide $233,000 worth of food care packages to, elderly, Holocaust survivors, around Israel.

What revenge on our enemies are we praying for?

Not only do we ask for Hashem to take revenge… but we are asking that He let us see it!  What kind of revenge?

The Jewish Agency for Israel offers Rosh Hashanah e-cards

Ahead of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency for Israel offers unlimited, free, personalized e-cards.

Rosh Hashannah in the labor death camp

Every year when the shofar was blown, the elderly man ran out of shul. Why?

Rosh Hashanah in the IDF

"We're preparing 24/7 to make sure soldiers have an experience that is as close as possible to being at home."

Just send me the link

The right link is the vital component of Jewish survival, both personally and nationally. Op-ed.

Interior Minister promises: 'No lockdown over Rosh Hashanah'

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked promises there won't be a lockdown for Rosh Hashanah. 'We will all celebrate with our families.'

Outline for Rosh Hashanah flights to Uman approved

Passengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight.

It's not about me

Why don't we ask forgiveness for our personal sins on Rosh Hashana if it is the Day of Judgment?

Ukraine OKs Uman pilgrimage for vaccinated arrivals

Ukraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Ukraine ambassador meets MKs to discuss annual Uman pilgrimage

MK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.'

Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agenda

Religious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.

Breslov yeshivas to fly to Uman one month early?

Breslov hasidim aim to prevent coronavirus restrictions from disrupting annual pilgrimage to Uman - by sending yeshiva students early.

Jewish groups call on UW to reconsider Rosh Hashanah start date

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.

Marriage partner by next Rosh Hashanah

Today: The prayer at Amuka which could bring you your marriage partner by this upcoming Rosh Hashanah.

U of Wisconsin school year starting on Rosh Hashanah

State Jewish groups called the scheduling conflict "particularly problematic" after U of Wisconsin refuses to move first day of classes.

In parts of US, Jewish students may miss first day of school

What happens when Rosh Hashanah falls on the first day of school? These districts are trying to figure it out.

Sivan Rahav-Meir: Making history on Rosh Hashannah

Because of corona, people changed from those who watch games into those playing in them. And Israelis showed their beautiful side.

Watch: How to prepare the 'Common Challah'?

The 'Our Common Destiny' project presents a special video for Rosh Hashanah - baking a Challah as a metaphor for Jewish people worldwide.

The Daily Portion / Shehecheyanu (Who has granted us life)

In the 2nd Lebanon War, Chagit Rhein lost her IDF officer son 6 weeks before Rosh Hashannah. Her thoughts as she lit the holiday candles.

Rosh Hashannah: Personal Judgment

Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi on the Day of Judgment: Musaf on Rosh Hashannah, the longest prayer of the year.

Bidens appeal to Jewish voters

Joe and Jill Biden tell Jewish supporters the new Jewish year will be happier if Trump is voted out of office.

Special interview with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion

"This year won't be like other years, but every synagogue has a solution in place."

UAE Foreign Minister greets Jews in Hebrew

Days after signing of normalization deals, UAE Foreign Minister tweets “Shana Tova” in Hebrew.

Arutz Sheva Art and Thought Series

Art Series: Memories and future - then and now in the new year

Remembrance is an essential part of humanity, a lifeline, literally, for those who are gone and those who are living and remember.

German FM: Anti-Semitism, hatred are a threat to society

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas published a greeting ahead of the holiday of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashannah in lockdown – an opportunity for Tikun

The lack of mass prayers and family meals are liable to cause sadness, but we must make an effort and use the time for tikun.

Masters of our own Destiny

As we prepare to stand before the King, we must look inside ourselves because we have the capacity for greatness. It depends only on us.

Trump: A sense of optimism for the people of Israel

President Trump publishes Presidential Message on Rosh Hashanah.

Scorecard 2020

Face it my friends. The old game is over. Life will not return to the way it was. Op-ed.

Crown the King or Corona the King?

We need to address some real issues and dangers but we also need to separate between the fact and the fiction. Opinion.

Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine border

Pilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah on the Danube? This year in Hungary

After the Hungarian government banned all worship in traditional houses of prayer, Hungary's Jews came up with alternative arrangements.

Office of the Chief Rabbi:

Our Covid-19 responsibility this Rosh Hashannah

Cases of Covid-19 are on the rise, primarily due to irresponsibility, the responsibility that we have towards ourselves and others. Opinion.

Rosh Hashanah 5781: Only together

Fellow Israelis, this lockdown is a second chance and we must take it because we will not, I fear, get a third one.

On God’s mountain “It” shall be seen

Torah thoughts from students in Religious Zionist yeahivas: Abraham called the mountain on which he bound Isaac "G-d shall see" - why?

Watch: Shanah Tova from around the world

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich releases video with Rosh Hashanah grettings from children in a myriad of languages.

Trump holds Rosh Hashanah call with US Jewish leaders

US President makes case for Jewish vote in pre-Rosh Hashanah call with US Jewish leaders, cites pro-Israel record.

Laws for Rosh Hashannah 5781 - Note: Zoom forbidden on holiday

A primer of halakhot for Rosh Hashannah 5781- when the first day falls on Shabbat - and when corona rules must be followed.

Young Widow and Orphans Ask The Jewish Community for Help

With Rosh Hashanah fast approaching, this is an auspicious time to give tzedakah to those in need.