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Rosh Hashannah

News and updates about Rosh Hashannah

A small step for Man; A giant step for G-d

It's never all or nothing.

A small step for Man; A giant step for G-d

Dip your apple in the honey!

For a sweet year."Le- Shana Tova uMetuka" But is there more to this symbol than its sweet taste?

Dip your apple in the honey!

Shofar; a meditation

The mitzvah is to hear, not to do. Listen to what is inside you.

Shofar; a meditation

'One thing I ask of Hashem' - the one thing He asks of us

What could Hashem need of us?

'One thing I ask of Hashem' - the one thing He asks of us

Rosh Hashannah that falls on Shabbat

When Rosh Hashannah falls on Shabbat, one should ideally complete the third Shabbat meal three hours before sunset.

Rosh Hashannah that falls on Shabbat

Watch: US Embassy's 'silent' Rosh Hashanah movie

US Embassy releases 'silent movie' wishing everyone a happy new year.

Watch: US Embassy's 'silent' Rosh Hashanah movie

The cantor's prayer

The moving cantor's prayer, the doubter's prayer. And the call to teshuva.

The cantor's prayer

Rosh Hashannah: Two steps to achievable teshuva

There are two great barriers to teshuva. They are surmountable.

Rosh Hashannah: Two steps to achievable teshuva

I am my Beloved’s and My Beloved is Mine

The Sara Litton z”l Monthly Emunah Essay.

I am my Beloved’s and My Beloved is Mine

Make the right choice

Rosh Hashannah takes place not on the first day of creation, but on the sixth day, when man was created.

Make the right choice

Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country

Israel's Foreign Ministry calls it a 'blackmail attempt.'

Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country

Yeshiva students learn Torah with prisoners

Students from Yeshivat Hakotel's hesder program visit Tsalmon Prison, learn Torah and dance with the prisoners.

Yeshiva students learn Torah with prisoners

Who will lead the State of Israel?

This year's singing on Rosh Hashannah of 'All who believe He.. appoints kings" has special meaning during an election period. Op-ed.

Who will lead the State of Israel?

Laws for Rosh Hashannah 5783 (2022)

A primer for observing the New Year holiday which begins Sunday eve. May it be the harbinger of good things for Israel and the world.

Laws for Rosh Hashannah 5783 (2022)

'Shofar in The Park' program returns for Rosh Hashanah

Ohr Torah Stone's Yachad Program and Tzohar Rabbinical Organization plan hundreds of outdoor events for the High Holidays.

'Shofar in The Park' program returns for Rosh Hashanah

Something that draws me upward

It is the month of Elul, and it is time. For our spirits to soar upward. For our feet to remember in which direction they wish to walk.

Something that draws me upward

Hungarian Pres. tours historic synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Hungarian President Katalin Novák tours historic Mád Synagogue in presidential visit in honor of the Jewish New Year.

Hungarian Pres. tours historic synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah

New Year nessage to the Gentiles from the Jews

The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to the blowing of the Shofar ending Yom Kippur are a time for introspection, best done in Florida. Op-ed.

New Year nessage to the Gentiles from the Jews

Health Min: Prayers should be led by people with booster shot

Health Ministry recommends only people who have received 3 vaccine doses lead Rosh Hashannah prayers or blow the shofar.

Health Min: Prayers should be led by people with booster shot

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.

Names and Rosh Hashannah

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..

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

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 Prelude to Rosh Hashannah

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.

Blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashannah

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

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

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

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?

What revenge on our enemies are we praying for?

Rosh Hashannah in the labor death camp

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

Rosh Hashannah in the labor death camp

Just send me the link

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

Just send me the link

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?

It's not about me

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.

Sivan Rahav-Meir: Making history on Rosh Hashannah

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.

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

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.

Our Covid-19 responsibility this Rosh Hashannah

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.

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

Scorecard 2020

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

Scorecard 2020

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.

Rosh Hashannah: Personal Judgment

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.

Rosh Hashannah in lockdown – an opportunity 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.

Masters of our own Destiny

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.

Crown the King or Corona the King?

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?

On God’s mountain “It” shall be seen

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.

Rosh Hashanah 5781: Only together

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.

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

Soldiers or sheep?

We pass before the heavenly court as soldiers in the army of King David. but also are like the sheep that exist around Mount Meron

Soldiers or sheep?

How tikkun olam has changed

"Tikkun Olam" historically was preparation, not purpose,

How tikkun olam has changed

Cabinet decides:

Full lockdown to be imposed for High Holidays

Israel to enter lockdown for 2 weeks beginning on or before Rosh Hashannah, the Coronavirus Cabinet decides.

Full lockdown to be imposed for High Holidays

Corona made this year's Rosh Hashannah more meaningful for me

One microscopic virus. One call to action. One shofar.

Corona made this year's Rosh Hashannah more meaningful for me

Tomorrow: Decision on Rosh Hashanah lockdown

Coronavirus Cabinet to decide on whether to institute full or partial lockdown on Rosh Hashanah, limits on size of prayer gatherings.

Tomorrow: Decision on Rosh Hashanah lockdown

Watch: The Maccabeats New Year song

Music video for "Bashana Haba'a," a song of hope for the year to come, based on popular classic Israeli song.

Watch: The Maccabeats New Year song

Is the world coming to an end?

All of a sudden everybody has come under threat, no ifs, no buts, no exceptions.

Is the world coming to an end?

First of three Elul drashas: Faith and Insecurity

Hear some of the key themes of Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur as they relate to the ongoing challenge of the coronavirus pandemic.

First of three Elul drashas: Faith and Insecurity

Initiative: Blow the shofar at the same time across the country

B'Noam rabbinical organization launches project have all shofar blowers in Israel go outside to blow the shofar at the same time.

Initiative: Blow the shofar at the same time across the country

How are we going to handle shofar blowing in the US this year?

We are faced with many issues relating to the pandemic and High Holydays this year, but the depth of our prayers has not changed. Op-ed.

How are we going to handle shofar blowing in the US this year?

'High Holidays celebrations - only with your immediate family'

Senior Health Ministry officials say Israelis will likely be required to observe High Holidays only with their immediate family.

'High Holidays celebrations - only with your immediate family'

NJ teen accuses boss of sending him anti-Semitic messages

Jewish teen working at New Jersey pizzeria sues his boss who made anti-Semitic comments after teen asked to take off Jewish holiday.

NJ teen accuses boss of sending him anti-Semitic messages

Al Sharpton's Rosh Hashanah appearance sparks outrage

Controversial activist-turned TV host Al Sharpton honored during Manhattan synagogue's Rosh Hashanah services, sparking outcry.

Al Sharpton's Rosh Hashanah appearance sparks outrage

Israel's ultimate wake-up call

What are the personal, national and universal meanings of Rosh Hashanah?

Israel's ultimate wake-up call

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall on Rosh Hashanah eve

Thousands of worshipers came overnight and continue to arrive this morning at the Kotel for 'selichot' prayers ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall on Rosh Hashanah eve

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah.

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

The full transcript of President Trump's pre-holiday conference call with Jewish leaders.

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

Netanyahu: We face terror attacks every single day

PM attends Rosh Hashannah toasts with various security organizations, including IDF General Staff and Shin Bet.

Netanyahu: We face terror attacks every single day

PM: Israel making friends around the world

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attends toast in honor of Rosh Hashannah, says Israel's standing in Middle East, world improving.

PM: Israel making friends around the world

89% of Israelis satisfied with their lives

Central Bureau of Statistics publishes population details ahead of Rosh Hashanah, finding that average life expectancy continues to rise.

89% of Israelis satisfied with their lives