Jerusalem-based Artist Creates Rosh Hashanah-themed Art
A young British-Israeli with Indian origins and an artistic heritage, Solmon Souza, has created special, limited-edition, Rosh Hashanah paintings. Souza is the artist-in-residence for The Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF), an organization creating relevant programs to showcase Israel’s diverse culture.
How Can Israel’s Soldiers Have a Sweet Jewish New Year?
As the Nation of Israel prepares for the Jewish New Year-Rosh HaShanah (September 10) and the High Holiday season, Yahad-United for Israel’s Soldiers is tasked with ensuring that Israel’s IDF soldiers have a semblance of celebration while protecting the Holy Land and its citizens.
Colel Chabad: Caring for the Elderly on the High Holidays and All Year
Every single day of the year, Colel Chabad feeds widows, orphans and poor elderly. But during the Jewish High Holidays, this work becomes evermore important.
The Month of Elul
The month of Elul is one of the most important in the Jewish calendar. The last month of the Jewish year, it is the preamble to the coming High Holy Days – Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. It is a special time of repentance and reflection.
Depression and Anxiety Explained, According to Kabbalah
As Jews head toward the Days of Awe – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – we think a lot about spirituality. According to Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), “depression and anxiety is the cry of your soul.” When our souls are hungry they express that lack through anxiety.
WATCH: Sanhedrin Performs Temple Blowing of Shofars and Silver Trumpets For Jubilee
Accompanied by an anointed priest, the Sanhedrin gathered on the Mount of Olives on Thursday to count the third year of the Jubilee cycle.
Israel’s Soldiers Doing God’s Work in Post-Quake Mexico
A 71-person delegation of Israeli soldiers flew to Mexico to provide urgently needed disaster relief after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake slammed the country.
Christians Flock to Biblical Heartland During High Holiday Season
The support of Christian tourists strengthens residents of Judea and Samaria as the world calls for a Palestinian state to be built exactly where they live.
WATCH: IDF in Mexico for Earthquake Aid Blow Shofar on Rosh Hashana
Netanyahu instructed the IDF to send the delegation in the wake of the 7.1 quake that caused several building in Mexico City to collapse on Tuesday.
At Rosh Hashana, Colel Chabad Looks Back on Year of Helping Needy Jews
For the High Holidays, Colel Chabad is distributing food, prepaid shopping vouchers and household supplies to 7,800 families.