Maine district removes High Holy Days from school calendar
Only months after adding High Holy Days as official school holidays, Lewiston, Maine school district criticized for removing them.
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News and updates about Rosh Hashanah
Man fired from Unilever for taking off Rosh Hashanah
A Unilever employee took off work for the Jewish New Year - and was fired the next day by telephone.
NYC cop arrested for vandalizing Jewish camp on Rosh Hashanah
Suspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief.
Watch: EU ambassador's Rosh Hashanah greeting (in Hebrew)
The new ambassador, who says he's no newcomer to 'this amazing country, sends a heartfelt greeting to Jews worldwide.
Minnesota Jews targeted by cemetery vandalism, violent threats
St Louis Park synagogue forced to cancel services and preschool after violent threat while 30 tombstones in St Paul Jewish cemetery toppled.
Long Island hit with anti-Semitic graffiti before Rosh Hashanah
Chair on private beach in Copiague, Long Island defaced with swastika, outraging homeowners association.
Massachusetts synagogue vandalized with Nazi symbols
Swastikas carved into sign of Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham, Massachusetts shortly after Rosh Hashanah.
Missionary activity in Uman
Hundreds of pamphlets containing Messianic Christian literature were distributed to congregants arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah
'Incredible' to save a life right at beginning of new year
Jerusalem woman saved after near-fatal allergic reaction to pomegranates and honey on Rosh Hashanah night.
40,000+ Holocaust Survivors Can’t Afford Food for Rosh Hashanah
Over 179,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel, with 25% of them living in poverty.
133 babies born in Shaare Zedek over Rosh Hashanah
First baby of new year is the daughter of Elisha & Shoshana Hagler.
Arrow to the heart: The Rosh Hashanah miracle
A man critically wounded by an arrow used for underwater hunting recuperating after narrow brush with death.
Abbas speaks to Herzog and Gantz ahead of Rosh Hashanah
PA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister.
Watch: British PM wishes Jewish community a sweet new year
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.
'May this year be filled with good health and happiness'
US Vice President and Second Gentleman wish the Jewish community a Happy New Year.
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.
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.
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.
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
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..
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
'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.
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.
Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount
Several Roshei Yeshivas visit Temple Mount today in preparation for the High Holidays.
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.
Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approved
Govt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah.
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.'
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.
Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agenda
Religious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days.
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.
UAE Foreign Minister greets Jews in Hebrew
Days after signing of normalization deals, UAE Foreign Minister tweets “Shana Tova” in Hebrew.
Trump: A sense of optimism for the people of Israel
President Trump publishes Presidential Message on Rosh Hashanah.
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.
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.
