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Thousands of Israelis stranded after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

Thousands of Israeli worshippers returning from Rabbi Nachman’s grave in Uman stranded due to war-induced flight cancellations; many stuck in Romania, with Shas party efforts underway to bring them back to Israel

Shilo Freid | 10.08.24

Wonderful world: Nature photographers wrap up Jewish year

The Israeli Nature Photography Association publishes a series of photographs of Israel's beautiful landscapes and nature from the last year in light of Rosh Hashanah

Yogev Israely | 10.04.24

Rosh Hashanah letters from the Holocaust period uncovered

On the occasion of Rosh Hashanah and amid the ongoing war, the Ghetto Fighters' House Museum unveiled greetings written by Jews during the Holocaust, including letters, postcards, and notes, many displayed for the first time

Itamar Eichner | 10.03.24

A year of war: Israel's struggles and triumphs on multiple fronts

Failures of October 7 yet to be investigated; with 101 hostages in captivity, political dawdling on Gaza's future and displaced northern residents, uncertainty persists; yet the IDF’s recovery offers hope; a look back to a year that changed everything

Ron Ben-Yishai | 10.03.24

'Nearly everyone is in need': Ukrainian Jews grapple with severe rconomic crisis amid war

‘Many have lost their jobs,’ says Kyiv rabbi as Mykolaiv’s Jewish community warns ‘people are living hand to mouth; this Rosh Hashanah, community leaders shared their worries with Ynet

Itamar Eichner | 10.03.24

New footage shows Rosh Hashana shofar blowing in Saddam Hussein's Iraq

Recently released video shows rare celebration of Jewish holiday in 1998, while dictator Saddam Hussein still held power over Iraq

Itamar Eichner | 10.02.24

These are the symbolic foods for Rosh Hashana - and their new messages for this year

In addition to the usual expressions offered before each of the holiday's simanim, here are some special requests to add for the victims of the current war and for the soldiers

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 10.02.24

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with this irresistible round challah

What’s better than sweet challah for Shabbat or the holiday table? Sweet challah with a delicate hint of sage, making every bite an irresistible celebration

Michal Bouton, Anna Shapiro | 10.02.24

Apples and honey are traditional foods for Rosh Hashanah

A guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year: From blowing shofar to eating symbolic foods - and what is an Eruv Tavshilin? This is how Jews observe the holiday

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 10.01.24

The secret health benefits of the pomegranate

It’s the most beautiful fruit on the Rosh Hashanah table and is also the healthiest; Studies show it can help delay the onset of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as slow down aging processes

Meital Levi | 09.25.24

'Rosh Hashanah is non-negotiable': Thousands of Uman pilgrims face flight cancellations

More than 16,000 Israelis planning to travel to grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman via Moldova receive flight cancellations; Breslov Union chairman sends letter to Knesset members urging immediate action; 'The Israeli government created this crisis – it must resolve it'

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 09.13.24

Moldova closes access to Uman for Israeli pilgrims: 'We will get there, we swam in a frozen river'

Moldova halts flights from Israel and closes the road to Uman due to Israeli debt and inability to provide security for Israelis; Breslov Hasidim determined to reach Uman for Rosh Hashanah

Shilo Freid, Edward Doks | 09.11.24

The nutritional value of honey goes down when you heat it up

Exploring honey's nutritional profile reveals its antioxidant richness and lower glycemic index, offering a sweeter yet smarter alternative to sugar; Heating it up means destroying the vitamins it contains, thus removing much of its nutritional advantage

Dr. Sigal Frishman | 09.10.24

Government to remove duty tax on imported honey ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Finance Ministry aims to push for a three-month tax-free period but won't require retailers to lower prices; Turkish ban on imports expected to impact prices

Meirav Crystal | 08.27.24

Government fails to coordinate Uman pilgrimage ahead of Rosh Hashanah

While thousands of Israelis and Jewish pilgrims are expected to travel to Ukraine for holiday tradition, no ministry is willing to take charge of arranging journey amid war and rising antisemitism

Shilo Freid | 08.25.24