Elul: It’s the month that quietly ushers in one of the most spiritually significant seasons on the Jewish calendar, even ...

The Conversation explains the Jewish High Holy Days, including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which celebrate renewal, ...

Besides a new season, leaves changing color indicate the two most important Jewish holidays of the year: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, takes place on the first day ...

The Jewish high holidays, a two-week period of reflection, celebration and atonement, is taking place as the ongoing Middle ...

PORTLAND, Ore. – This week, Jewish communities across Oregon, Washington, the country, and world will come together to celebrate the end of the Hebrew calendar year and the beginning of a new one.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the first of the Jewish High Holidays. In 2023, Rosh Hashanah ...

Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish New Year, in this case, 5785, and kicks off the High Holy Days. It is an important two-day holiday that focuses on long prayer services in synagogue, ...

Rosh Hashanah is Judaism's holiest day. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” Rosh Hashanah -- the Jewish new year -- marks the creation of the world. It also marks the beginning of the ...

In a season of glowing menorahs and sizzling latkes, Hanukkah brings eight days of light, joy, and tradition to Jewish homes around the world. But how did this holiday of miracles and resilience ...

When does Hanukkah start? While Christmas is celebrated on Dec. 25 every year, the date for Hanukkah changes. Here's why.

Nick Mordowanec is a Newsweek investigative reporter based in Michigan. His focus includes U.S. and international politics and policies, immigration, crime and social issues. Other reporting has ...