Rosh Hashanah

A Rosh Hashannah Message From the President

Prayers at the Western Wall: Blot Out Wicked Enemy Iran

Thousands of Jews prayed at the Kotel for G-d to “blot out the thoughts of those who hate us and of the wicked enemy Iran.”

Video: Evening of Modzitz Hassidut at Tovei Ha'Ir in Jerusalem

The Tovei Ha'ir Senior Citizen Residence in Jerusalem connects to the holidays with songs and stories of the Hassidut of Modz'itz.

Apples and Honey Sweeten Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Cabinet dipped apples in honey as a sign for a sweet New Year for Israel at their meeting on Sunday.

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

President Shimon Peres has extended his New Year’s greetings to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

Video: Slichot - Carlebach Style, and at the Kotel

As Ashkenazi Jews began reciting "Slichot", a musical service was held in Jerusalem and thousands prayed at the Western Wall..

400 Rams Horns to Awaken IDF Repentance

The IDF rabbinate has purchased 400 rams horns, used to arouse Jews to repent during the months of Elul and Tishrei.

Video Song for Rosh HaShanah: Set Your Soul Free

Aish HaTorah Yeshiva has posted a new video song by English-speaking students, around the theme, “Your life can be so beautiful.”

ADL: 'Think Security' During High Holidays

ADL is reaching out to synagogues and Jewish communities across the country, providing them with security information prior to High Holidays

Rav Ovadia’s New Year’s Prayer: Destroy Enemy Iran

Former Chief Rabbi Yosef asks Jews to pray on Rosh HaShanah for G-d to destroy Israel’s enemies, especially Iran and Hizbullah.

IDF Bases Receive 'Special Forces’ for Holiday Prayers

IDF bases are being beefed up with “Special Forces” of yeshiva students who will blow the shofar and help lead High Holiday prayers.

Video: One Day - Latma's Rosh Hashanah Greeting

Watch "One Day," the satirical website Latma's Rosh Hashanah song.

Tragedy in Uman: Israeli Killed in Holiday Accident

A young Israeli man was swept away by a river and drowned during "tashlich" prayer, while spending Rosh Hashanah at Uman.

Dozens of Jews, Including MKs, Visit Temple Mount

Dozens of Jews ascended to the Temple Mount in honor of Rosh Hashanah, including MKs Uri Ariel and Aryeh Eldad.

Photos: Erev Rosh Hashanah in Uman

View photos from the central penitential prayers in the biggest synagogue in Uman, Ukraine.

Former Chief Rabbi Yisrael Lau: First of All, Peace Among Us

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau in a greeting for Rosh Hashanah: Before we make peace with our neighbors we need to make peace among ourselves.

Chief Rabbi to Diaspora Jews: "Good and Sweet" Year - Why Both?

Rabbi Yona Metzger greets Diaspora Jewry, asks why Jewish people wish each other both a good year and a sweet year on Rosh Hashanah.

Israelis Consume 2,000 Tons of Honey in Tishrei

Israelis this year will consume 2,000 tons of honey during the Hebrew month of Tishrei.

MK Katz to Diaspora Jews: Come Home

MK Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz has a special message to Jews living around the world: Come home to Israel!

President Obama: Shana Tova! Israel-USA Ties are Unshakable

US President Barack Obama wished Israel and the Jewish people health, happiness, and peace for the coming year.

Gantz: We'll Continue to Stand Strong

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz extends his best wishes for Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish people and their families.

PM Netanyahu's Greetings for Rosh Hashana 5772

Prime Minister Netanyahu wished the world Shana Tova saying the true place under the sun for Jews is the Land of Israel.

Rabbi: This Year, We Need Special Prayers

The Jewish people is particularly in need of divine mercy this year, says former chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron.

Video: Peres Greets Diaspora Jews for Rosh Hashanah

President Shimon Peres: May we enjoy peace, security, maintain Jewish traditions and contribute to science and technology.

Video: Which Apple Are You Dipping in Honey?

Comedian Mendy Pellin shows how dip your Apple into honey for Rosh HaShanah – but first remove the flash memory.

Slichot Begin in Ashkenazi Synagogues as Rosh Hashana Approaches

Throughout Israel: Crowds at 1st Slichot service for Ashkenazi Jews Saturday night. Sephardi Jews have been saying them since start of Elul.

Video: ‘Maccabeats’ Sing for ‘Book of Good Life’

The all-male a capella Maccabeats from Yeshiva University belt out lyrics for Rosh HaShanah, with music dubbed on the video.

Peres: Danger Afoot in New Year, But Also Opportunities

In his New Year's message released Thursday, President Shimon Peres exuded optimism and hope for a better 5772, despite risks.

Global Shofar FlashMob Held Around the World

Jews around the world gathered on Sunday for first-ever global Shofar FlashMob, a two-minute shofar blowing and call for repentance.

Video: How to Braid a Rosh Hashanah Round Challah - Quick & Easy

CookKosher.com demonstrates how to braid a round challah for Rosh Hashanah.

Video: Dancing Upside Down for Rosh HaShanah

Yeshiva students in Jerusalem somersault to encourage people to get ready for the Rosh HaShanah New Year – and pray. See and believe.

Rabbi Nixes Annual Uman Trip

There is no justification in Jewish law for spending Rosh Hashanah in the Ukraine, Israeli rabbi says.

US Shortage of Kosher Meat Looms for Rosh Hashanah

Some US distributors of kosher meat already are stocking up supplies for Rosh Hashanah because of fears there will not be enough meat.

Feeding Israel's Children for the Holidays

A central pillar of the Israeli Jewish world made sure last week that 2,500 families were able to celebrate the Rosh HaShanah holiday with joy.

Rosh HaShanah: Sound of the Shofar Heralds Month of Holidays

The sonorous call of the ram's horn will herald the start of Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year Wednesday evening and nearly a month of holidays.

Obama: We Should Encourage Those Who Work Towards Peace

President Barack Obama greets the Jewish people in honor of Rosh Hashanah

'Free Prayer' Across America for Rosh HaShanah

As Jews around the world prepare for the Rosh HaShana New Year's holiday, North American families have more low-cost synagogue options than ever.

Farmers Extend New Year's Help to Yeshiva Students

Agriculturalists and a food chain are assisting the cash-strapped Zionist High Yeshivas for Rosh HaShana.

President Peres Blesses Jews for a Good and Sweet Year

President Peres sends a Rosh HaShanah New Year’s greeting to all of the People of Israel for a year of peace, prosperity and security.

Letter-Writing Campaigns Gain Steam

In honor of the Jewish New Year, letters and cards are sought for lone soldiers, Gilad Shalit and Jonathan Pollard.

Asking G-d for Forgiveness

Ashkenazi Jews began reciting the Selichot prayers on Saturday night, asking G-d for forgiveness. Sephardic Jews began nearly a month ago.

Reaching Out to the Needy on Rosh Hashanah

Israeli organizations strive to give everyone a festive Rosh Hashanah with food packages for needy families.

'Hitler Youth' Synagogue Restored to Jews in Poland

After decades of remaining empty, a synagogue in Poland formerly used by the “Hitler Youth” (Hitlerjugend) reopened for the Jewish New Year.

High Holidays on a Low Budget

An American-born, Israeli-trained financial coordinator has some advice for getting through the expensive High Holiday stretch on a tight budget.