Rosh Hashanah

A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah

From global traditions to digital kitchens: How worldly flavors and creative recipes are redefining the modern Rosh Hashanah table.

Simply Saucy Brisket from the Dining In Cookbook of Kosher.com
WITH WIFE Shoshana.

The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah

Film strip frame: Soldier blows a shofar (1948-era).

Before Rosh Hashanah, Elul asks us to practice, persevere, and rise a little each day

Dubi Weissenstern

As a new year begins, we prepare for the emergencies we pray never come


Bring wine: Recommended gifts for Rosh Hashanah

Haven’t chosen gifts for the Tishrei holidays yet? We have some ideas that will delight the people who matter to you. And the prices? A surprise!

With all due respect to apples in honey, give us something to drink

Starting from NIS 50: Recommended white wines for the holiday table

The Tishrei holidays are already here, along with the question: Which wines will turn our festive meals into an unforgettable experience? Mira Eitan tastes and recommends.

White wine

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

The MDA Women's Circle kicked off the new year with their flagship program and a substantial initial donation of 50,000 NIS.

Among the evening's participants were Hanna Perry Zen and businesswoman Ortal Ulman

Beyond the Headlines: Who tells you the story?

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 (Illustrative) TURNING POINT USA executive director Charlie Kirk speaks at US President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony at the Capital One Arena in Washington on January 20, 2025.

A danger to Israel: Our nation’s rift is an existential threat - opinion

The holiday prayer calling for Jews to be a united group carries existential meaning for the nation's collective future.

Family members of hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz who are held in Gaza, together with former hostages, hold a protest in Carmei Gat, marking the 700th day of captivity and calling for the release of all hostages, September 5, 2025.

Israeli researcher reveals: Red or light pomegranate – which is more potent and healthy?

The pomegranate – a symbol of Rosh Hashanah – is one of the healthiest fruits. An Israeli researcher highlights facts you didn’t know about this delicious red fruit.

Pomegranate

A Jewish New Year’s wish: A future with less Jew-hatred - opinion

As almost every Israeli Jew plans to attend Rosh Hashanah dinner, joined by millions of Jews worldwide, we have much to celebrate.

AN IDF soldier exercises near the border with the Gaza Strip last week. This is a war of deterrence, not vengeance, says the writer.

Rosh Hashanah proves humanity's need for faith amid religious uncertainty - opinion

Faith and feelings of transcendence, after all, are older than institutions, a deep part of our evolution that existed before priests built temples.

DR. BENJAMIN FENICHEL sounds the shofar on Guadacanal Island, Rosh Hashanah 1943.

In the kitchen with Henny: Keeping it sweet

May the sweetness on our tables reflect the blessings we pray for in the year ahead.

Keeping it sweet

High Holy Days: The work of everyday decency

"Instead, focus on the small, everyday acts of decency, the simple moral choices we are called to make – especially when we feel weighed down by conflict and heated disputes."

IT’S HARD to know what the ‘right’ path might be.