High Holidays

Over 70 haredi draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport

Last night, dozens of haredi draft dodgers were arrested attempting to travel abroad for the High Holidays.

'Avinu Malkeinu'

Singers Akiva and Idan Raichel prepare for High Holidays

Israeli singer Akiva draws thousands to the United Palace Theater in Manhattan, performing popular hits and inviting musician Idan Raichel to perform alongside him. Watch.

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Unprecedented emergency drill in the south

The Southern District of the police carried out a large-scale security drill this week as part of preparations for the High Holidays.

National Security Council

The threats against Israelis abroad during High Holidays

The National Security Council published a public update on the terrorism threats against Israelis abroad during the Jewish High Holidays.

Amid election concerns:

Brooklyn synagogue links High Holiday seats to voter registration

Ahead of mayoral election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services.

Haredi MK:

'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'

MK Yisrael Eichler denounced what he claims is an attempt to force synagogues to hold mixed-gender prayers during the High Holidays.

Hamas denounces Jewish prayer on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah

Ha'arun Nasser al-Din, the Hamas official overseeing Jerusalem affairs, issued a warning against what he described as “settler incitement” to increase Jewish visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Bashert encounters of the 2024 High Holiday season…

I followed the columns of NYTimes columnist Thomas Friedman, usually with disgust, for decades and used to dream of a chance to confront him in person. It happened this year when he turned out to be the speaker at a synagogue I attended for the first time. Op-ed.

Timeless truths for each High Holiday season

It’s best to prepare our starry-eyed, save the world/fight for the underdog, naive offspring before they fly the coop, if that's where they are headed. They won't learn the truth about Israel by osmosis. Op-ed.

Biden:

'Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure'

US President in call with American rabbis marking the High Holy Days: You don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.

Netanyahu:

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

PM addresses developments in war, start of the High Holidays during remarks at Cabinet meeting.

NSC report on threats against Israelis aboard for High Holidays

National Security Council publishes report summarizing the increased terror threat to Israelis abroad during the High Holidays from Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, and the increase in antisemitism.

Tzohar releases recommendations for wartime High Holidays

Rabbinic organization releases reccomandations for how to celebrate the upcoming Jewish High Holidays in the shadow of October 7 and the war, including a 'silent hakafah.'

Rare video: Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria sings High Holiday tunes

Ahead of Yom Kippur, rare archive video is released showing leading Religious Zionist rabbi singing High Holiday tunes.

In the beginning, Adam and Eve - and you

You have a lot in common with Adam and Eve if you are a freshman at university. Read on.

Police to licensed civilians: Carry your weapons to synagogue

Following increase in warnings of terror attacks, police call on civilians licensed to bear arms: 'Carry your weapons during this period.'

Western Wall prepared for High Holiday services

Tens of thousands of worshipers expected at the Western Wall during Rosh Hashanah and the 10 Days of Repentance.

Rabbi Samson R. Hirsch on Rosh Hashanah: Facts, not feelings

The High Holy Days aren’t about cheap sentimentality.

Why are we here?

The High Holidays as the language of love.

Ahead of High Holidays:

Growing number of Israeli families report financial difficulties

IFCJ to distribute over 30 million shekel to more than 250,000 families and individuals.

Western Wall stones inspected ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Integrity of ancient stones of holy site examined to ensure safety of thousands of worshipers over High Holidays.

For the first time:

Knesset to hold slichot concert

Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in the Slichot and Piyot event at the Knesset along with dozens of musicians and singers.

Weekly Tanya video/lecture: The Holy Epistle

The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.

Biden to Jewish leaders:

'I probably went to synagogue more than many of you'

US President Joe Biden tells Jewish community leaders of his many visits to the synagogue located near his home in the state of Delaware.

Is Rosh Hashanah on the wrong day?

The answer depends on which anniversary the holiday is meant to recognize.

Nitzavim:To know or to prove?

When you follow something proven, you have no choice, no freedom; the arguments compel you. When you believe, it is your choice.

General closure declared in Judea and Samaria for High Holidays

In accordance with security assessment, travel for PA, Gaza residents into Israel to be restricted during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot.

Twitter ‘Repentance Bot’ wants to teach people how to apologize

Launched on the first day of the Jewish month of Elul, new twitter 'bot' looks to encourage users to apologize better ahead of High Holidays

Anti-Semitic incident in Vermont town leaves residents outraged

At board meeting, residents call for local government to take action after home flies Nazi flag during the High Holy Days.

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.

Ohio city hires private investigator to observe synagogue

A private investigator observed a Cleveland-area synagogue during the High Holidays. Its worshippers are outraged.

Maine man accused of threatening to kill Jews denied bail

24-year old allegedly posted to Twitter that he wanted to "kill Jews with my AR-15" during the High Holy Days.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found at Atlanta school before Yom Kippur

A second Atlanta, Georgia area high school was defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti during the High Holy Days.

Closure to be imposed in Judea and Samaria over High Holidays

Passage will only be allowed in exceptional cases such as humanitarian or medical need during Jewish High Holidays this month.

Holiday memories

We all feel that it is not only those who are present that are commemorating the holiday, but also those who are no longer with us,

Medieval High Holy Day prayer book expected to sell for $6 mil

One of only 20 of its kind, 700-year old Luzzatto High Holy Day Mahzor was published in Germany in the late 13th or early 14th century.

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

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

Scattered by Ida, the Jews of New Orleans prepare for holidays

'A very different situation than what we faced in Katrina,' says Jewish Federation's Arnie Fielkow.

The secret to one prayer book's longevity

Why the Birnbaum High Holidays prayer book is still going strong after 70 years.

Petah Tikvah distributes equipment for outdoor services

Following a successful pilot project during the last High Holy Days, Petah Tikvah is equipping residents for outdoor prayers again.

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."

Another year, another political lecture from the pulpit?

Rabbis in the midst of preparing social-action sermons might want to reconsider their topics. Op-ed.

These are the guidelines for High Holiday prayers

World Synagogue Organization issues guidelines for safe High Holiday prayers. Among the guidelines: Entry only for those thrice-vaccinated.

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

Interior Minister orders preparations for outdoor prayer in small quorums on High Holidays, while events may have up to 500 attendees.

COVID Czar: Outline for safe High Holiday prayers

Prof. Nachman Ash calls on public to get vaccinated. 'The number of verified people reaches new highs every day.'

Delta variant forcing synagogues to re-evaluate holiday plans

Synagogues made COVID-safe High Holiday plans. Then came the Delta variant.

'A single law for theaters and synagogues'

Religious Affairs Ministry formulating plan for synagogues during holiday season, promises single standard for all venues.

Government preparing for lockdown during High Holidays

Document obtained from Prime Minister's Office reveals plans to impose stricter regulations over Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Inspiring the world from Jerusalem in an era of quarantine

2nd Torah Yerushalayim Experience: Amidst the uncertainty, OU Israel is offering 41 inspirational sessions from 48 world renown speakers.

The Jewish High Holidays are anti-socialism

The High Holiday period is all about personal responsibility and choice, the antithesis of reliance on government. Op-ed.

Closure imposed on Judea, Samaria, and Gaza for High Holidays

IDF announces closure of crossings from PA-controlled territories and Gaza during Tishrei holidays following security assessment.

'Better to pray outside'

'Infection rates are at their highest, spending lengthy amounts of time in synagogues may present a risk,' organization says.

Gamzu: No schools or malls

Coronavirus 'Czar' recommends no schools for entire month of the High Holidays, students to return only up to grade 4 after the holidays.

Custom prayer books for shortened High Holidays service

Ohr Torah Stone releases special Machzorim for the upcoming High Holidays with condensed services during coronavirus pandemic.

Tel Aviv okays synagogue expansion on High Holy Days

City of Tel Aviv to allow temporary expansion of local synagogues, allowing them to use nearby spaces so worshippers can social distance.

Will I be safe attending shul in NY on Rosh Hashannah?

Covid is the least of it. Who is going to protect the masses of Jews going to prayers in New York, Los Angeles, all the blue cities? Op-ed.

The Daily Portion / So where are you for the holidays?

The responsibility this year is given over to us. Where and under what conditions are we planning to pray on the High Holy Days?

Chief rabbi: Find a solution for synagogues

Chief Rabbi Lau participates in Zoom meeting focused on coronavirus restrictions in synagogues, emphasizes most comply with guidelines.

Preparing to hold holiday prayers - outside

'We need to prepare for High Holidays so that we can provide everyone with what they need,' head of synagogue association tells Arutz Sheva.

What will Israel's holiday prayer services look like?

Religious organizations prepare for High Holiday season, plan for large outdoor prayer gatherings.