News for Rosh Hashana Man fired from Unilever for taking off Rosh HashanahA Unilever employee took off work for the Jewish New Year - and was fired the next day by telephone. NYC cop arrested for vandalizing Jewish camp on Rosh HashanahSuspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief. Watch: EU ambassador's Rosh Hashanah greeting (in Hebrew)The new ambassador, who says he's no newcomer to 'this amazing country, sends a heartfelt greeting to Jews worldwide. Minnesota Jews targeted by cemetery vandalism, violent threats during Rosh Hashanah weekSt Louis Park synagogue forced to cancel services and preschool after violent threat while 30 tombstones in St Paul Jewish cemetery toppled. Long Island hamlet hit with anti-Semitic graffiti hours before start of Rosh HashanahChair on private beach in Copiague, Long Island defaced with swastika, outraging homeowners association. Massachusetts synagogue vandalized with Nazi symbolsSwastikas carved into sign of Temple Beth Sholom in Framingham, Massachusetts shortly after Rosh Hashanah. Missionary activity in UmanHundreds of pamphlets containing Messianic Christian literature were distributed to congregants arriving in Uman for Rosh Hashanah 'Incredible' to save a life right at beginning of new year, volunteer paramedicJerusalem woman saved after near-fatal allergic reaction to pomegranates and honey on Rosh Hashanah night. Israel: 40,000+ Holocaust Survivors Can’t Afford Food for Rosh HashanahOver 179,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel, with 25% of them living in poverty. 133 babies born in Shaare Zedek Medical Center over Rosh HashanahFirst baby of new year is the daughter of Elisha & Shoshana Hagler. Arrow to the heart: The Rosh Hashanah miracleA man critically wounded by an arrow used for underwater hunting recuperating after narrow brush with death. Shana Tova from Arutz Sheva!Wishing a happy New Year to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening for two days, resumes Sunday evening. Abbas speaks to Herzog and Gantz ahead of Rosh HashanahPA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister. Watch: British PM wishes Jewish community a sweet new yearPM Johnson: The past year has been difficult for us all, and everyone has certainly earned the right to celebrate the arrival of a new one. Harris and Emhoff: May this year be filled with good health and happinessUS Vice President and Second Gentleman wish the Jewish community a Happy New Year. Biden wishes Jewish community a year of health and healingPresident Biden: Rosh Hashanah is a reminder of our infinite capacity to transform our lives and begin anew. Who else is going to Uman? Israel's COVID Czar"It's my duty to be in problematic places," says Prof. Zarka as he flies out to supervise tens of thousands of Israelis over Rosh Hashanah 700-year-old Rosh Hashanah prayerbook is going on auction for $4 millionThe Luzzatto High Holiday Machzor is the oldest Hebrew prayerbook ever to be sold at auction, according to Sotheby’s. The concealed holidayIn Rosh Hashanah, our Sages say, our main Mitzvah is: תמליכוני עליכם: Crown Me, Hashem, over you’.Why should G-d want man to crown Him? Stillness and Motion: Nitzavim, Rosh Hashanah and beyondOne must first be Nitzavim - standing in stillness and reflection - before he can be Vayelech. Biden calls on Senate to confirm anti-Semitism monitor Deborah LipstadtIn Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis, Biden calls for ‘swift confirmation’ of Deborah Lipstadt to be anti-Semitism monitor. The last Shabbos of the Year!The last Shabbos of the year is also as the beginning of the entire year. So what’s our job on this Shabbos?Rosh Hashanah’s universal message unites Jews and gentilesOn standing before Hashem at the renewal of creation. NY rabbi to congregants: 'If 99% of doctors say to get the COVID vaccine, you get itOrthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Bennett: My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do goodBennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters. Biden to Jewish leaders: Bennett is a gentleman, more conservative than mePresident Joe Biden, speaking to Jewish leaders during the White House High Holy Days call, wishes the Jewish community a Shana Tova. Tel Aviv municipality to desecrate Rosh HashanahTel Aviv announces Shabbat-desecrating weekend bus system will operate on - and desecrate - the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Special restrictions for those traveling to Uman approvedGovt expects around 30,000 Israelis to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose holiday meal with unvaccinatedNew poll finds 52% of respondents will not agree to attend a holiday meal if unvaccinated people are in attendance. MDA sends 70 EMTs to Uman for Rosh HashanahMDA anticipates administering 10,000 Covid tests to ensure people returning from Uman do not spread Delta variant. The Jewish Agency to distribute 1000s of care packages ahead of Rosh HashanahOn eve of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency to provide $233,000 worth of food care packages to, elderly, Holocaust survivors, around Israel. The Jewish Agency for Israel offers Rosh Hashanah e-cardsAhead of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency for Israel offers unlimited, free, personalized e-cards. 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." Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked promises: 'No lockdown over Rosh Hashanah'Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked promises there won't be a lockdown for Rosh Hashanah. 'We will all celebrate with our families.' Outline for Rosh Hashanah flights to Uman approvedPassengers to Ukraine will be required to present a COVID-19 test result performed up to 72 hours before the flight.Ukraine OKs Uman pilgrimage for vaccinated arrivalsUkraine health official approves arrival of hasidim, including Israelis, ahead of Rosh Hashanah. MK Moshe Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador to discuss annual Uman pilgrimageMK Arbel meets Ukraine ambassador, expresses concern over 'current government's policies, behavior towards thousands of believing Jews.'Breslov yeshivas to fly to Uman one month early?Breslov hasidim aim to prevent coronavirus restrictions from disrupting annual pilgrimage to Uman - by sending yeshiva students early.Rosh Hashanah in Uman back on the agendaReligious Affairs Minister to meet with senior rabbinical figures in coming days. U of Wisconsin criticized for sticking with first day of classes on Rosh HashanahFor months Jews have been asking UW to change the first day of class from Rosh Hashanah, now they are faced with having to not attend. Marriage partner by next Rosh HashanahToday: The prayer at Amuka which could bring you your marriage partner by this upcoming Rosh Hashanah. Jewish groups ask U of Wisconsin to move Rosh Hashanah start dateState Jewish groups called the scheduling conflict "particularly problematic" after U of Wisconsin refuses to move first day of classes. In some areas of the US, Jewish students may miss the first day of schoolWhat happens when Rosh Hashanah falls on the first day of school? These districts are trying to figure it out. Watch: How to prepare the 'Common Challah'?The 'Our Common Destiny' project presents a special video for Rosh Hashanah - baking a Challah as a metaphor for Jewish people worldwide. UAE Foreign Minister greets Jews in HebrewDays after signing of normalization deals, UAE Foreign Minister tweets “Shana Tova” in Hebrew. Trump: A sense of optimism for the people of IsraelPresident Trump publishes Presidential Message on Rosh Hashanah.Hundreds of Jewish pilgrims leave Ukraine borderPilgrims begin to turn back after being barred from Uman ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Special interview with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion on the eve of Rosh Hashanah"This year won't be like other years, but every synagogue has a solution in place." Rosh Hashanah on the Danube? This year in HungaryAfter the Hungarian government banned all worship in traditional houses of prayer, Hungary's Jews came up with alternative arrangements. German FM: Anti-Semitism, hatred are a threat to societyGerman Foreign Minister Heiko Maas published a greeting ahead of the holiday of Rosh Hashanah Bidens appeal to Jewish votersJoe and Jill Biden tell Jewish supporters the new Jewish year will be happier if Trump is voted out of office. Watch: Shanah Tova from around the worldDiaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich releases video with Rosh Hashanah grettings from children in a myriad of languages. Trump holds Rosh Hashanah call with US Jewish leadersUS President makes case for Jewish vote in pre-Rosh Hashanah call with US Jewish leaders, cites pro-Israel record. Young Widow and Orphans Ask The Jewish Community for Help Before Rosh HashanahWith Rosh Hashanah fast approaching, this is an auspicious time to give tzedakah to those in need. Bnei Akiva emissaries leave for Italy, Sweden, Germany, NorwayEmissaries to work within communities, in schools, youth movement to strengthen connection to community, strengthen connection with Israel. Channeling our inner Rabbi AmnonWhile we uttered 'who by plague' our entire lives on Rosh Hashana, we can say almost none of us truly understood the meaning of those words.New hope for Breslov chassidim? Israeli police to head to Uman next SundayIsraeli government sources say the delegation is flying out at the request of Ukrainian authorities. |
