Jewish holidays

'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states

Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Phil Friedman, chairman and CEO of technology company Computer Generated Solutions, was named the initiative's general chairman.

 The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.
Hannukah Festigal in Tel Aviv

Nearly NIS 800 for a family outing: Israel’s Hanukkah Festigal ticket prices skyrocketing

‘Teivah,’ by Yoran Raanan, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 80 cm, 2026.

Parashat Noah: How prayer becomes an ark that carries us through turbulent times - opinion

Barbie Holiday Sweater Doll

Hanukkah Barbie is here, and she actually got the Jewish holiday right - opinion


Ahead of Passover: Israelis spend around NIS 250 on a gift

Swish launches a new Passover campaign emphasizing small gestures of appreciation. Israel’s gift market is worth billions, with clear preference for gift cards.

Swish Campaign Image.

The civilians’ war

Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.

Latet volunteers distribute food boxes in public shelters in Tel Aviv.

Ahead of Passover: Holiday collections, smart cookware and self-operating ice cream machine

An ice cream machine, new kitchenware from Golf&Co and Soltam, Ninja appliance, Seder plate by Magnus, colorful pitchers from KARE, and tools from HAY and Castro Home.

Castro Home launches a spring-Passover collection with four completely different aesthetics.

Your Investments: Putting down Passover cleaning supplies and setting up financial goals

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.

Ultra-Orthodox Jews collect water from a spring in Jerusalem on March 15, 2026. The water will be used to prepare matzah, the unleavened bread eaten during the week-long Jewish holiday of Passover, commemorating the biblical Exodus from Egypt.

A more delicious Passover than ever: All the innovations for the holiday table

From culinary innovations to festive bottles – this is how the upcoming Passover meal will look.

New Products on the Shelf for Passover 2026.

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

"Consumers are shifting from category-based buying to choosing what’s cheapest, closest, and most convenient."

Passover wallet battle: The most cost-effective supermarket chain ahead of the holiday

A Passover 2026 price survey found gaps of up to 175% in cleaning product prices between retail chains. The cheapest basket was at Rami Levy, Osher Ad and Yohananof, while Tiv Ta’am was the priciest.

Getting Ready for Passover Cleaning?

Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion

This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.

Assaf Weiss and Enda Vidal visiting citizens in the underground light rail in Ramat Gan.

Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion

Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.

 19th-century Megillat Esther linked to Gaza's Jewish community up for auction in Jerusalem.

Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion

Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.

Israelis celebrate Purim on the streets of Jerusalem amid war with Iran, March 3, 2026