Rosh Hashanah

What Will IDF Soldiers be Eating on Rosh Hashana?

Hundreds of tons of meat, as well as traditional apples and honey will be delivered to dozens of IDF bases across Israel for the new year.

Help Israel's Poorest Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Dignity

Yad Ezra V’Shulamit restores dignity to Jewish families with a weekly distribution of 3,000 food baskets in cities throughout Israel.

Netanyahu: 'Today We Have a Country' to Combat Anti-Semitism

Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Foreign Ministry officials for working hard to combat lies and slanders against Israel worldwide.

Give a New Year Gift of Hope to Impoverished Families

A staggering 1.6 million Israelis live under the poverty line - this Rosh Hashana they need your help more than ever.

2015 Rosh Hashanah Gift Guide: Israeli Artists Showcase

This Rosh Hashana, support Israel and discover some of the country's most talented judaica artists.

The Other Side to Rosh Hashanah

Judea-Samaria Mayors Snub Ya'alon's New Year's Toast

A ceremony planned last minute as well as anger at Moshe Ya'alon could be why so many mayors refused to attend Defense Ministry toast.

Watch: Thousands at the Kotel for First Night of Selichot

Sights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days.

Baby Boom: Record Number of Women Give Birth on Rosh Hashanah

Over four times as many women give birth at Bnei Brak's Maayanei Yeshua hospital during Jewish New Year than annual average.

Rosh Hashanah Arab Arson on Towns North of Jerusalem

Molotov cocktails used to light blaze adjacent to Dolev, security barrier of Psagot lit; latest in string of Arab arson attacks on region.

Ben Gurion Airport Sees Highest-Ever Traffic Over Holidays

Holiday travel sky-high: 521 aircraft to depart, arrive at Israel's airport in 24 hours - a new record.

UK Soccer Club Pulls Rosh Hashanah Tweet Amid Racist Backlash

Liverpool FC deletes tweet wishing Jewish fans a happy new year after a hail of anti-Semitic abuse.

Shana Tova from Arutz Sheva

Updates will end for a three-day period starting from Wednesday evening and will resume on Saturday night with the end of Shabbat

Southern Residents Fear Hamas Rosh Hashana 'Surprise'

Kfar Aza resident tells Arutz Sheva he will be one of the few staying home for holidays, hopes for no surprise 'like Yom Kippur War.'

Watch: Obama, Cameron Wish Jews Happy New Year

US and UK leaders extend felicitations for Rosh Hashana in video messages with a common theme against anti-Semitism.

5774 Roundup: Year of Relief and Service for Israel’s Needy

How you can help give the more than 1.5 million Israelis in poverty a truly happy New Year.

Huge Increase in Demand for IDF Holiday Prayer Services

To help satisfy the huge demand for holiday services, a group of Hesder graduates is sending volunteers to IDF bases.

Southern Residents Flee Amid Fears of Hamas Rosh Hashana Attack

Renewed mortar fire and renewed terror tunnel building means many Jews near Gaza will leave for holidays - and may never return.

Rabbi Forbids Dieting Over Festive Period

Jewish weight-watchers beware...!

Synagogue Attendance for Rosh Hashana Expected to Grow

Far more Israelis will be in synagogue than at national parks over the three-day Rosh Hashana holiday, says an expert.

Top Rosh Hashana Gifts for 2014

Promotional content: Stuck for ideas for the perfect New Year's Gift?

Chief Rabbi Lau Asks Rabbis: Don't Fight over Shemittah

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi speaks at conference of 400 rabbis about upcoming shemittah sabbatical year, which raises controversial issues.

After Rosh Hashana, Countdown to Yom Kippur

No unusual events were registered during the long holiday weekend. Ten Days of Teshuva begin.

Iran's President Sends Jews a Rosh Hashanah Greeting

In a surprising move, Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani tweets a Rosh Hashanah greeting for Jews.

Video: President Barack Obama's Rosh Hashanah Greeting

"If we work together, we can make this moment one of hope for all our neighbors," says President Obama.

Video: Shana Tova from the IDF

In special video, IDF soldiers wish a Shana Tova and vow to continue to defend the State of Israel.

Shana Tova and a Sweet New Year from Arutz Sheva

Arutz Sheva wishes its readers a happy and sweet new year. 3-day festival means we'll be offline until Saturday night.

Words of Torah for Rosh Hashana

Lakewood's Rabbi Yitzchak Elbaum shares his insights into the upcoming period of celebration, reflection and repentance.

Netanyahu's New Year Message: 'We've Defied the Laws of History'

PM Netanyahu wishes Jews all over the world a happy new year, says Israel "remains an oasis" in the Middle East.

PM: No One Had Better Violate Our Rosh Hashana Peace

Prime Minister Netanyahu urged Israelis to relax during the coming three day holiday, warning Israel's neighbors not to violate the calmness

In Pictures: Prayer and Repentance at the Western Wall

Saturday night marked the start of the recital of "selichot" prayers for Ashkenazic Jews throughout the world.

Meir Panim Makes the Holiday Possible for Needy Israelis

Pre-paid food cards aim to grant families in need "the dignity to make their celebrations special and joyful.”

‘Women of the Wall’ to Get Separate Prayer Area

Minister Bennett hopes to solve Kotel clashes with a separate prayer space for non-traditional worship.

Aish Hatorah in New Rosh Hashanah Music Video

Jerusalem yeshiva releases new music video with holiday meaning, breakdancing.

Ministry: Pomegranates Not Just for Rosh Hashana

Israel has become a "pomegranate power," exporting thousands of tons of fruit annually

‘Celebrity Rabbi’ Nixes Uman Trips: It’s Forbidden

Rabbi Avi Zarki slams annual pilgrimage to Ukraine. ‘The spiritual boost is not real.’

Plenty of Apples, But Honey Weak as Rosh Hashana Approaches

This year, there are more and better quality apples on trees in the Galilee and Golan this year than last, apple industry insiders said

Disappearing Bees Means Less Rosh Hashana Honey

With Rosh Hashana coming up, honey sales are taking their annual upward tick - but due to a lack of bees, there is less honey to go around

Gov't Refuses to Clarify Position on Temple Mount Discrimination

In Knesset session, Temple groups demanded to know if Jews would be allowed onto the Mount during the high holidays.

Musician Reschedules UK Tour Due to Jewish Holidays

Musician Leonard Cohen has rescheduled two dates on his UK tour after realizing they fell out on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

IDF High Holiday Video Prayer of Tears and Hope

The military releases a gripping video of an IDF Cantor’s recital of the “U-Netaneh Tokef” prayer with background of soldiers in battle.

Divine Partnership for the New Year

Netanyahu: Israel is an Island of Stability

Prime Minister toasts New Year with Likud members, is optimistic that government will last.

Rosh Hashannah ‘Card’ Saves Families from Hunger

A Rosh Hashannah greeting card from the Meir Panim foundations carries a double meaning – a greeting plus a shopping debit card.

E-Mail 'Nagger' Helps You Keep Rosh Hashannah Vows

A group of rabbis have devised a new e-mail alert service aimed at reminding people to keep their Rosh Hashannah resolutions.

Putin Greets Russian Jews for Rosh Hashannah

In a Rosh Hashannah greeting to Russian Jews, President Vladimir Putin praised the holiday and the values of Judaism.

Synagogues, Holy Places Full on Rosh Hashannah

Hundreds of thousands of Jews worshiped at synagogues all throughout the country in honor of Rosh Hashannah

Photos: Israeli Couple Weds in Uman, Ukraine

Israeli couple weds in Uman, Ukraine, the first time that a wedding takes place at the tomb of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.

Arutz Sheva Podcast Specials for Rosh Hashannah

Arutz Sheva - Israel National Radio is featuring special Rosh Hashannah podcasts on spirituality, music, and High Holiday audio goodness.

Video: What Really Happened 5773 Years Ago?

Rosh Hashannah often is mistakenly considered the birthday of the Creation of the world, which actually started six days earlier.

Shana Tova, a Happy New Year

Days of Awe Begin Sunday Evening with the New Year Holiday

"Repentance, prayer and charity will avert evil decrees" and bring each of us closer to what G-d intended for man to be. Shana Tova to all.

Video: Romney’s Rosh Hashannah Message Focuses on Faith

Mitt Romney’s Rosh Hashannah video message to the Jewish People focuses on faith and family – and reminds people he visited Jerusalem.

1200 Rabbis to Obama: Have Mercy on Pollard!

On Friday, 1,200 rabbis appealed to US President Barack Obama to release long-imprisoned Israeli agent Jonathan Pollard.

Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.

Obama: Let's Renew the Bond with Israel

President Obama says the Jewish New Year is a time to "renew the unbreakable bond we share with our friends and allies."

Preparing to Stand Before G-d

Soldiers Equipped with Apples, Honey for New Year

The IDF prepares for the new year with 2.4 metric tons of honey and 30 tons of apples.

Jerusalem: IDF has 'Attainable' Option against Iran

Israel has a military option that it can implement "independently, without American assistance," say sources.

Slichot Services with Rabbi Batzri Held at Jerusalem Dance Club

Club HaOman 17 in Jerusalem hosted slichot services. Renowned kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri spoke about repentance on the dance floor.

EU Rosh Hashanah Greetings Warn of Rise of Anti-Semitism

In Rosh Hashana greetings, President of the European Commission warned of rise of anti-Semitism due to the economic problems in Europe.