Rosh Hashanah

Live: Eve of Rosh Hashana Slichot at the Western Wall

Watch as thousands gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the last day of reciting the prayers of repentance, a day before Rosh Hashana

Happy New Year, Jews!

In a heartwarming video, Israel's army wishes Jews around the world a happy New Year.

When gefilte fish is more than just a traditional dish

In some poor European countries, gefilte fish is sustenance — and a symbol of Rosh Hashana.

'The UK is committed to your safety'

British Foreign Secretary sends special message to the Jewish community ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

What do the nations of the world wish the State of Israel?

Diplomats from around the world offer their blessings ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Rosh Hashanah eve:

About 9 million residents in Israel

Jewish population numbers about 6.744 million (74.2% of total population); Arab population - about 1.907 million (21%).

A child's secret to Teshuva

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton: Take a look at life through the eyes of a child and find the secret to a new and better year.

How much apples and honey do Israelis use?

The upcoming apple crop will be about 100,000 tons, Galilee company says.

Site playing synagogue matchmaker tops 1,100 synagogues

Over 1,100 synagogues offer young Jewish people free High Holidays seats.

NY to up police presence in Jewish neighborhood on Rosh Hashana

New York Police Department vows to increase security for Jewish new year amid rise in anti-Semitic attacks.

'A message of renewal, rebirth, of a beginning'

Watch: Ambassador David Friedman’s remarks for the upcoming Jewish year at the US Embassy annual Rosh Hashana toast.

Israel's guide to Rosh Hashanah 2019

Keep your Rosh Hashanah celebrations simple and sweet with these helpful tips and gift ideas from Israel.

Watch: The sound of Rosh Hashanah

IDF soldiers blow the shofar as the Jewish people welcome Rosh Hashanah.

Erdogan wishes Jews a Happy New Year

Turkish President extends warm wishes to the Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Turkey and around the world.

'The IDF operates and the residents live their lives'

IDF Spokesperson: Can the residents feel safer on the eve of the holiday? The answer is clear.

'Happy Rosh Hashanah', tweets Iranian Foreign Minister

Mohammad Javad Zarif takes to Twitter to wish the Jewish people a Happy New Year, includes photos from Iran synagogue.

Trump: Jews' strength and perseverance inspire us all

US President wishes the Jewish people a Happy New Year.

Putin meets Chief Rabbi of Russia

Russian President extends greetings to Russian Jews in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

Israel's ultimate wake-up call

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

Defense Minister: Israel will be able to celebrate in quiet

Minister Liberman visits soldiers stationed near Bethlehem, thanking soldiers ahead of the holiday. 'We can celebrate thanks to them.'

Putin: Jewish organizations are active in Russian life

Russian president releases message to Russian Jews ahead of new year, noting 'contribution of Jewish communities in enhancing dialogue.'

'We continue to maintain the status of the Knesset'

Knesset speaker sums up the past year and blesses citizens for the coming year. 'The Knesset is succeeding - Israelis are succeeding!'

Happy New Year, my dear Jewish People

'Residents of the south can be calm'

Southern IDF Commander addresses security threats in north and south, clarifies 'IDF will know how to deal with both arenas.'

US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova'

'I wish the American Jewish community and our Jewish friends around the world a Happy and Sweet New Year,' Secretary Pompeo tweets.

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: President Rivlin wishes Jews a happy New Year

In Rosh Hashanah greetings, Israel's Pres. Rivlin stresses importance of remembering what the Jewish People have in common with each other.

Tashlich at the United Nations

UN Secretary-General and dozens of ambassadors from around the world participate in Tashlich event at the UN headquarters.

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.

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Netanyahu toasts the Jewish New Year with Likud activists, criticizes media for failing to cover report which found Israelis are happy.

What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?

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

Rosh Hashanah: The world is in our hands

Why do we celebrate New Year on the day man was created rather than on the first day of creation? Rabbi Yitzchak Botton on man's purpose.

Macron attends pre-Rosh Hashanah ceremony in Paris synagogue

French president visits Great Synagogue, as community leaders lament: 'France, the land of asylum, is becoming a land of exile for Jews.'

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'Pressure on Iran will continue to mount, and I'm confident this enemy, great challenge of our generation, will enter dustbin of history.'

Feminist fury: Humorous video arouses wrath

Video released by Defense Minister ahead of Rosh Hashanah provokes anger by women's organizations who claim he humiliated women.

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.

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.

Honey for the President - straight from Gaza area communities

For Rosh Hashana, President and wife host beekeepers from Gaza vicinity bearing hyssop, citrus, thyme, cardamom, clover, and avocado honeys.

Judea-Samaria Happy New Year:

Wine from Negohot, honey from Halamish‏‏‏‎

Packages sent to Israel supporters in various regions including New Zealand, China, Papua New Guinea, Europe, North America, and Africa.

Rosh Hashanah: Sweetening the judgement with love

Rabbi Yitzchak Botton explains how the seemingly contradictory aspects of joy and judgement are both experienced in one day.

Watch: A new version of famous Rosh Hashana song

'Ruach Haniggun' performs High Holidays classic 'Ochila La'el.

Bringing Rosh Hashana to the public

Initiative will enable wider Israeli public to hear the Shofar blasts by holding Rosh Hashana activities in public parks.

In haredi neighborhoods:

'Rosh Hashanah on the Temple Mount - let no one be absent'

At night, student Temple Mount activists hang notices calling to ascend Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah. By morning, they were destroyed.

Interview:

'Stop causing people to hate Shabbat'

MK Eitan Cabel says bridge crisis example of policies causing secular Israelis to dislike Shabbat.

Postcards from freedom

Ten stories of 'bound women' morphed into ten illustrations gracing Rosh Hashana greeting cards, part of an initiative by Yad La'isha.

Watchdog to probe sudden price hikes on Uman flights

The Israel Antitrust Authority to examine why prices on Uman-bound flights skyrocket preceding the Rosh Hashana holiday.

Watch: Shuli Rand's new music video

Hassidic actor and folk artist pens thoughtful new melody about the upcoming Rosh Hashana holiday.

Defense Ministry will allow yeshiva students to fly to Uman

Following pressure from haredi parties, Defense Minisrry waives ban on overseas flights for haredim avoiding IDF service.

Antwerp Jews get city to refill dried up pond for Rosh Hashanah

Antwerp agrees to fill city pond, aims to reduce risk of anti-Semitic incidents on Jewish New Year.

New York to hold statewide primary on Rosh Hashanah?

State legislator pushes to delay vote by two days so it doesn't conflict with Jewish holiday.

Rock-throwers given prison terms for Israeli man's death

Jerusalem Arabs convicted of manslaughter in Alexander Levlovich's death in 2015 get sentences ranging from 8 to 15 years.

Will Baltimore public schools remain open on Yom Kippur?

Baltimore County Public Schools consider holding classes on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Watch: Dancing during 'Unetaneh Tokef' in Uman

Video captured by a non-Jew shows the spirited and energetic dancing that occurred during Rosh Hashana prayers in Uman.

Watch: Tashlich in Uman on Rosh Hashanah

Rare footage of Jews in Uman saying the traditional Rosh Hashanah prayer.

Expectant mother, baby saved on eve of Rosh Hashana

Woman rushed to hospital with preeclampsia. Baby delivered 1 and a half months early.

Watch: IDF soldiers blow Shofar, make Kiddush in Mexico

IDF delegation to Mexico greeted with applause, make Kiddush, and blow Shofar during Rosh Hashanah holiday while searching for survivors.

'When we're unified, we're unstoppable'

Watch: Martin Oliner stresses unity in interview for Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: Remembrance and optimism

Rosh Hashanah is a time for reflecting on our national and personal past, but also a time to look ahead.

PM Netanyahu wishes Jews around the world 'shana tova'

PM Netanyahu speaks of his visit to the Americas, wishes Jews all over the world a happy New Year and 'the best of years.'