Tag: Rosh Hashanah
Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!
Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.
700-Year-Old Luzzatto High Holiday Mahzor Sells for $8.3 Million
The Jewish cultural organization that let go of this treasure said they were forced into it because of their steep debts.
Biden, Bennett, Sisi Send Rosh Hashanah Greetings
"On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities around the world celebrate the world’s birth and commemorate the creation of humankind."
Rosh Hashanah Greetings from Azerbaijan
“Passersby, regardless of their religious affiliation, always congratulate us on Rosh Hashanah.”
Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe Sample their First Gefilte Fish
Some loved the dish, while others politely declared it to be “an acquired taste.”
Capsule Selichot at the Kotel in the Age of Corona
In the Sephardic tradition, recital of Selichot in preparation for the High Holidays begins on the second day of the Hebrew month of Elul.
President Rivlin Hosts Diplomatic Corps in Festive Reception Honoring Rosh Hashanah
12-year-old Roi Mori, who has perfect pitch and is diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, played two of his compositions on the piano during the event.
Election Reflection and Coronation
Yishai and Malkah team up to sift through Israeli elections - take 2 - and get ready for Rosh Hashanah and the crowning of the King of Kings!
Police Arrest Jew who Blew Shofar on Temple Mount on Rosh Hashana
Puah managed to sneak his shofar into the Temple Mount compound and kept blowing it until he was arrested.
Netanyahu on US Closing PLO Mission in Washington: Correct Decision
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is closing the PLO office in Washington, DC, cutting off the Palestinian Authority's ability to maintain its diplomatic mission to the US.
The Kotel’s Semiannual Checkup and Cleaning
The Western Wall gets a cleaning and checkup, just like going to the dentist.
Is It Time to Stop Fasting on the 17th of Tamuz?
It appears that in order to revoke an ancient law such as the fast of Tamuz 17, there really has to be a major consensus among all of us that the time of joy and gladness is here again.
Yom Kippur: Guide for the Perplexed
Yom Kippur’s focus on forgiveness highlights humility, fallibility, soul-searching faith, compassion, thoughtfulness, being considerate, accepting responsibility and magnanimity.
Is the World ‘s Future Dependent on Two Eccentric and Unpredictable Leaders? -The Tamar...
Tamar talks about a possible scenario that could be un-coded from the Torah.
Temple Mount to be Closed to Jews on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
The Hijri, the day Muslims mark the beginning of the Islamic new year and where the only celebration is a day off from school,...
Rabbi Sacks: Understanding Prayer: Spiritual Exercise
Prayer is to the human spirit what exercise is to the human body.
Rosh Hashanah Lessons: What Your Children Can Teach You
This year, instead of seeing your children as a distraction from the path to spiritual preparation for Yom Tov, look to them to guide you towards a year of growth.
Trump to Dis Non-Orthodox Rabbis in New Year’s Phone Call
In late August, four coalitions of Jewish clergy issued statements they planned to boycott the president's call, in response to Trump’s weak response to the neo-Nazi and white supremacist riots in Charlottesville, Va.
SOUL TALK – Making a Day of Meaning Meaningful: How to Prepare For Rosh...
A clearer understanding of what Rosh HaShannah is truly all about.
NGO: Israel Revokes Citizenship of Eastern Jerusalem Arabs
The report includes interviews with eight Arab families, "victims" of Israel's aggressive policy, the most glaring of which is with Abed Dawiat, who committed the official first act of terror of the lone-wolf intifada.
Chabad Wins Animal Rights Case on Kapparot in Federal Court
'the log shows that Chabad of Irvine only used 95 chickens and lost $24 in connection with the Kapparot Ceremony in 2014.'
Time to Come Home: South Dakota Chabad Center Completes 50-State Outreach
According to Chabad, the way to "bring the messiah" is by spreading Hasidic teaching, so that once every land has in it Jews capable of Hasidic meditation and action, redemption must come next.
Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!
Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.
Conversations with Heroes – Why Does God Love this Machine? [audio]
Stick with your New Year’s resolutions!
Agriculture Ministry Launching Campaign to Discourage Using Chickens for ‘Kapparot’ [video]
The guidelines are intended to prevent the spread of disease, as well as minimize animal suffering.
Soul Talk – Secrets to a Really Really Happy New Year [audio]
What does it mean that G-d has the book of life and death open during this time?
Walter Bingham File – The Royal Funeral [audio]
The unexpected extended applause.
Tamar Yonah – Fixing Yourself -A Rosh Hashana Special [audio]
How one can really fix themselves to be that 'better person'!
PM Netanyahu’s Rosh Hashana Greeting [video]
On this Rosh Hashanah, I send warm greetings from Jerusalem to all the Jews around the world...
President Reuven Rivlin’s eulogy at the funeral of Israel’s Ninth President Shimon Peres
Your eyes saw far ahead, while your feet covered great distances on the landscape of Jewish and Zionist history.