Rosh Hashanah

In haredi neighborhoods:

'Rosh Hashanah on the Temple Mount - let no one be absent'

At night, student Temple Mount activists hang notices calling to ascend Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah. By morning, they were destroyed.

Interview:

'Stop causing people to hate Shabbat'

MK Eitan Cabel says bridge crisis example of policies causing secular Israelis to dislike Shabbat.

Postcards from freedom

Ten stories of 'bound women' morphed into ten illustrations gracing Rosh Hashana greeting cards, part of an initiative by Yad La'isha.

Watchdog to probe sudden price hikes on Uman flights

The Israel Antitrust Authority to examine why prices on Uman-bound flights skyrocket preceding the Rosh Hashana holiday.

Watch: Shuli Rand's new music video

Hassidic actor and folk artist pens thoughtful new melody about the upcoming Rosh Hashana holiday.

Defense Ministry will allow yeshiva students to fly to Uman

Following pressure from haredi parties, Defense Minisrry waives ban on overseas flights for haredim avoiding IDF service.

Antwerp Jews get city to refill dried up pond for Rosh Hashanah

Antwerp agrees to fill city pond, aims to reduce risk of anti-Semitic incidents on Jewish New Year.

New York to hold statewide primary on Rosh Hashanah?

State legislator pushes to delay vote by two days so it doesn't conflict with Jewish holiday.

Rock-throwers given prison terms for Israeli man's death

Jerusalem Arabs convicted of manslaughter in Alexander Levlovich's death in 2015 get sentences ranging from 8 to 15 years.

Will Baltimore public schools remain open on Yom Kippur?

Baltimore County Public Schools consider holding classes on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur.

Watch: Dancing during 'Unetaneh Tokef' in Uman

Video captured by a non-Jew shows the spirited and energetic dancing that occurred during Rosh Hashana prayers in Uman.

Watch: Tashlich in Uman on Rosh Hashanah

Rare footage of Jews in Uman saying the traditional Rosh Hashanah prayer.

Expectant mother, baby saved on eve of Rosh Hashana

Woman rushed to hospital with preeclampsia. Baby delivered 1 and a half months early.

Watch: IDF soldiers blow Shofar, make Kiddush in Mexico

IDF delegation to Mexico greeted with applause, make Kiddush, and blow Shofar during Rosh Hashanah holiday while searching for survivors.

'When we're unified, we're unstoppable'

Watch: Martin Oliner stresses unity in interview for Rosh Hashanah.

Rosh Hashanah: Remembrance and optimism

Rosh Hashanah is a time for reflecting on our national and personal past, but also a time to look ahead.

PM Netanyahu wishes Jews around the world 'shana tova'

PM Netanyahu speaks of his visit to the Americas, wishes Jews all over the world a happy New Year and 'the best of years.'

How Houston's synagogues are preparing for Rosh Hashanah

Congregations band together, improvise, as Jewish New Year approaches.

Russian rabbi: Providing aid does more for us than for others

International organizations provide food and clothes for the holiday to needy families in Israel, Russia, Ukraine.

UN ambassadors wish Israel, Jews, a happy New Year

UN ambassadors create video honoring Jewish New Year, wishing Jews around the world a good year.

'We'll protect Israeli airspace on Rosh Hashanah'

Commander of the unit that intercepted UAV from Syria: My soldiers and I are prepared for the holiday.

The most significant mission of all

Watch: Rivlin urges world Jewry to fight terror, racism together

Israeli President wishes all Jews a happy and healthy new year, says Jewish communities will overcome hurricanes and anti-Semitism.

Elor Azariya released for Rosh Hashanah

In unusual move, soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist to spend holiday with his family, then return to prison.

Outreach services for High Holidays to reach 70,000 Israelis

Tzohar Rabbinical Organization and Yachad Ohr Torah Stone to provide shofar blowing, holiday services in hundreds of towns and cities.

Watch: The kitchen preparing food for 30,000 in Uman

Take a tour of the basketball-court-sized kitchen in Uman's Scheiner Hachnosas Orchim.

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Watch: Happy New Year from President Trump

Watch President Trump's special greeting to the Jewish people ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Caribbean ambassador: Israel an economic, scientific powerhouse

President Rivlin hosts Rosh Hashanah reception for foreign ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps serving in Israel.

Rabbi Berland permitted to visit Uman - for a price

Breslov rabbi serving sentence for sexual assault permitted to fly to Uman for Rosh Hashanah - after putting up $210,000 bond.

Muhammad most popular baby name in Israel

Population and Immigration Authority releases most popular names chosen for babies born in Israel.

Watch: 'Get yourself on a plane' to Uman

Beinoni's new single honors 'the greatest Jewish gathering since days of old - Uman Rosh Hashanah.'

Trump invites Orthodox leaders to holiday call - snubs Reform

President to hold annual pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call with Orthodox leaders, snubs Reform movement reps who pledged to refuse invite.

Rosh Hashana in Jerusalem? Take it easy! Here’s how...

Ease your holiday eve burdens with food, attractions, shopping, and cherry picking all in Jerusalem's historic 'First Station' promenade!

British PM hosts Rosh Hashana celebration

Theresa May hosts reception honoring Jewish New Year, promises to support Israel, 'two-state solution' and 'lasting peace.'

How does the IDF prepare for Rosh Hashanah?

IDF preparations for the Jewish New Year includes buying 14 tons of apples and 2 tons of honey.

Israel to import 560 tons of honey ahead of holidays

In efforts to avoid shortage during holidays, Finance Minister approves tax exemption for honey imports.

Breslov rabbis: No women in Uman

As thousands prepare to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, a number of Breslov rabbis call to prohibit women near gravesite at that time.

Ukrainian authorities prepare for record 40,000 Jews in Uman

At least 10,000 more Jewish visitors expected to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashana than in previous years.

Benefits versus costs in an Uman Rosh Hashanah

Tens of thousands in Uman on Rosh Hashanah leave children without parents and an orphaned holiday table. Is it worth the spiritual price?

'Why fly to Uman for Rosh Hashannah? Israel is much holier'

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem slams annual pilgrimages to Breslov Rebbe's tomb in Uman. 'It's only worthwhile for those already outside Israel.'

Axe-wielding man threatens British Jews

A man carrying an axe made anti-Semitic threats to Jews near Manchester on Rosh Hashanah.

Jewish justices miss new term due to Rosh Hashanah

Supreme Court's three Jewish justices miss the start of the new term due to Rosh Hashanah.

Michael Oren video goes viral

Oren's message for Rosh Hashanah includes him recounting his 'conversations with G-d.'

Watch: Shana Tova from President Obama

President Obama reflects on his work with the Jewish community during his time in office, as he wishes the Jewish people a happy new year.

The power of light: New art and light video for Rosh Hashanah

Israel's population reaches 8.58 million

Israel will have a population of 8.585 million citizens this Rosh Hashanah, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Security officials urge business-as-usual for Jewish holidays

US security officials and Jewish community leaders prepare for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur in the face of rising terror threat.

Ben Gurion airport prepares for mass flights to Uman.

Airport authorities are preparing for the yearly mass flights to the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslav in the Ukrainian town of Uman.

Watch: Givati soldiers wake up early for Slichot services

Reserve soldier films his friends making sure to wake up at dawn for Slichot ahead of grueling training exercises.

Top 10 Gift Picks for Rosh Hashanah 5777

Rosh Hashanah is just a few weeks away, so by our count it’s time to get ready. This is our list of seasonal favorites for last year

5 feel-good stories that will echo into the Jewish New Year

Before the shofar blowing begins, here are five Israeli stories that should echo into 5777 and beyond.

'Ni hao' - President welcomes Israeli player for Chinese team

Peres: Football is an international language, it does not matter if you speak Hebrew, Arabic or Chinese, everyone has a place on the field.

'Pokemon Hunters' required - to raise money for the poor

Israeli charity organization Hasdei Naomi has a new idea to raise funds for the needy this Rosh Hashannah: Hiring out "Pokemon Hunters."

IDF prepares to demolish home of Rosh Hashana terrorist

IDF forces prepare to demolish home of Arab rock-thrower responsible for the death of Alexander Levlovich on Rosh Hasahana eve.

Terror Victim's Killers Charged with Manslaughter, Not Murder

Five Arab teens behind rock attack which killed Alexander Levlovich on Rosh Hasahana eve indicted in Jerusalem.

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Four Arabs Arrested over Murder of Israeli Grandfather

Four Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem confess to rock-throwing attack which killed Alexander Levlovich on Rosh Hashanah.

Four Arabs Indicted for Rosh Hashanah Rock Throwing

Jerusalem prosecutors filed four indictments against individuals arrested for throwing rocks in Jerusalem over the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Interview

Missing Israeli in Uman: Danger Rising by the Minute

ZAKA official describes desperate search 'leaving no stone unturned,' details dangers in forest as fears for life of epileptic Israeli grow.

Searches Intensify for Missing Israeli in Uman

Foreign Ministry and ZAKA join searches for Amir Ohana, the missing Israeli in Ukraine as wife asks public to help pray for his return.