High Holidays

News and updates about High Holidays

Bashert encounters of the 2024 High Holiday season…

Bashert encounters of the 2024 High Holiday season…

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.

Timeless truths for each High Holiday season

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.

These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

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.

NSC report on threats against Israelis aboard for High Holidays

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.'

Tzohar releases recommendations for wartime High Holidays

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.

Rare video: Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria sings 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.

In the beginning, Adam and Eve - and you

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.'

Police to licensed civilians: Carry your weapons to synagogue

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.

Western Wall prepared for High Holiday services

Why are we here?

The High Holidays as the language of love.

Why are we here?

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.

Growing number of Israeli families report financial difficulties

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.

Western Wall stones inspected ahead of Rosh Hashanah

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.

Knesset to hold slichot concert

Is Rosh Hashanah on the wrong day?

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

Is Rosh Hashanah on the wrong day?

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.

Nitzavim:To know or to prove?

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.

General closure declared in Judea and Samaria for High Holidays

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

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

Ohio city hires private investigator to observe synagogue

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

Ohio city hires private investigator to observe synagogue

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.

Closure to be imposed in Judea and Samaria over High Holidays

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,

Holiday memories

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

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

Rabbi Cherlow prepares for Rosh Hashannah on the Temple Mount

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.

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

The secret to one prayer book's longevity

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

The secret to one prayer book's longevity

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."

Rosh Hashanah in the IDF

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.

Another year, another political lecture from the pulpit?

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.

These are the guidelines for High Holiday prayers

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.

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

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.'

COVID Czar: Outline for safe High Holiday prayers

Delta variant forcing synagogues to re-evaluate holiday plans

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

Delta variant forcing synagogues to re-evaluate holiday plans

'A single law for theaters and synagogues'

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

'A single law for theaters and synagogues'

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.

Government preparing for lockdown during High Holidays

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.

Inspiring the world from Jerusalem in an era of quarantine

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.

The Jewish High Holidays are anti-socialism

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.

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

'Better to pray outside'

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

'Better to pray outside'

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.

Gamzu: No schools or malls

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.

Custom prayer books for shortened High Holidays service

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.

Tel Aviv okays synagogue expansion on 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.

Chief rabbi: Find a solution for synagogues

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.

Preparing to hold holiday prayers - outside

What will Israel's holiday prayer services look like?

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

What will Israel's holiday prayer services look like?

For the 1st time in Samaria: "Regional night of awakening"

'It's joyful and heartwarming to see Samarians gather together to strengthen themselves for the High Holidays.'

For the 1st time in Samaria: "Regional night of awakening"

Watch: Hundreds of soldiers gather for selichot

Soldiers participate in evening of preparation for High Holidays in J'lem with 'Tzalash' organization.

Watch: Hundreds of soldiers gather for selichot

General closure on Judea and Samaria over High Holidays

COGAT to impose general closure on Judea, Samaria, and Gaza crossings during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.

General closure on Judea and Samaria over High Holidays

'Christians should protect synagogues over High Holidays'

Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore calls on American Christians to 'stand vigil' outside synagogues to prevent anti-Semitic attacks.

'Christians should protect synagogues over High Holidays'

Listen: Yishai Ribo's latest about month before High Holidays

Israeli singer's new album includes songs with a pre-High Holiday vibe, including the titular song of the album: Elul Tsha"t.

Listen: Yishai Ribo's latest about month before High Holidays

'Our father, deal kindly with us'

R’ Pinchas Wolf and Shlomo Simcha release 'Tate Oy Tatenyu,' new rendition of High Holiday prayer 'Avinu Malkeinu.'

'Our father, deal kindly with us'

Will Harvey's victims celebrate the upcoming Jewish holidays?

Jewish students, Chabad rabbis and a kosher salami company pitch in to help Houston.

Will Harvey's victims celebrate the upcoming Jewish holidays?

Obama: Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

President Obama speaks to rabbis in a pre-High Holidays call.

Obama: Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

Letters to God delivered to Western Wall

Hundreds of letters addressed delivered to the Western Wall as is traditional before the High Holidays.

Letters to God delivered to Western Wall

Watch: Preemptive Police Exercise Against Terror in Jerusalem

To ensure residents and visitors' safety during High Holidays, Jerusalem police simulate responding to emergency situations.

Watch: Preemptive Police Exercise Against Terror in Jerusalem

Huge Crowds Expected at Ben Gurion for High Holidays

Some 1.4 million travelers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport into and out of Israel during the High Holiday period.

Huge Crowds Expected at Ben Gurion for High Holidays

Photo Essay: Slichot in Jerusalem

Hundreds gather at the Western Wall for penitential prayers days before the High Holidays begin.

Photo Essay: Slichot in Jerusalem

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.

Gov't Refuses to Clarify Position on Temple Mount Discrimination