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Nachum family from Petach Tikva in their beautiful sukkah

Building a sukkah? Send us a photo

Ynetnews invites you to share pictures of your beautiful sukkot and we’ll feature your most stunning submissions for the whole world to see! Experience the holiday spirit around the Jewish world

Ynetnews | 10.03.23

Your essential travel guide: Nature reserves you should visit this Sukkot

From migrating birds, unique plant, ancient cities on trade routes and surprising sand dunes, Israel offers spectacular nature tours from its northern tip to the far south, with easy access and plenty of fun

Gilad Carmeli | 10.02.23

Sukkot: a complete guide to customs and laws of happiest holiday in the Jewish calendar

This year the first day of the week-long holiday coincides with Shabbat, adding another layer to the observance of taking the lulav, or the four species

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 09.29.23

Etrogs in danger: Will Israel be able to grow citron in the future?

Global warming and extreme weather could spell the end of cultivating citrus trees and the entire industry here, Israeli experts say

Reut Alon/ZAVIT Science and Environment News | 09.28.23

When does the fast begin and end - and a guide to the laws and customs of Yom Kippur

Dive deep into the rich tapestry of rituals and traditions passed down through generations and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere that envelops the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish calendar

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 09.23.23

Apples and honey are traditional foods for Rosh Hashanah

A guide to the laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year – From blowing shofar (except when it falls on Shabbat) to eating symbolic foods, this is how Jews observe the holiday

Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Rimon | 09.14.23

US Homeland Security assures synagogues will be safe for Jewish high holidays

US government committed to protecting synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; 'No member of any community should be worried when they go to observe their faith, and we're doing everything to make that a reality'

I24NEWS | 09.14.23

UPenn holds anti-Israel festival during Jewish holidays

University of Pennsylvania says in response it condemns antisemitism as antithetical to its institutional values, however, it supports exchange of ideas, including expression of views that are controversial and even those that are incompatible with its institutional values

Emily Schrader | 09.14.23

היערכות משטרת ישראל בירושלים לקראת חגי תשרי תשפ״ד

'Every synagogue will have armed security,' Jerusalem police chief says ahead of tense holiday season

Amid numerous threats and terror warnings during this sensitive time in Jerusalem, security official says all resources being mobilized to preemptively thwart such attacks; Defense Minister Gallant issues stern warning to terrorist factions: 'Don't test us!'

Liran Tamari | 09.13.23

Thousands of notes removed from Western Wall ahead of High Holidays

As was the practice starting 300 years ago, thousands of visitors to the Western Wall leave notes in its crevices and along with other messages sent online, the notes are removed twice a year and treated with reverence

Ynet | 09.10.23

A night of reflection and repentance: Selichot on Ynetnews

We did a live broadcast of Selichot service from the International Convention Center in Jerusalem with Yitzchak Meir, and Zalman Stub at Kehilat Renanim Synagogue in Jerusalem's Hechal Shlomo in the style of Rabbi Carlebach

Itzchak Tessler | 09.09.23

In synagogue on the High Holidays: Why is the prayer service so long, and where do you buy seats?

History shows that more and more piyutim – or liturgical poems - have been added to the High Holiday prayers; Is it more important for the cantor to be god fearing or to have a nice voice, why should the leader of the prayer service be sensitive to the worshipers around him? And how do you ensure that you have a place in the synagogue on Rosh Hashanah?

Itzchak Tessler | 09.08.23

שוטרים טורקים מסיירים ליד המסגד הכחול באיסטנבול

Israel warns of abduction attempts by Palestinian terrorists beyond the borders

Ahead of the High Holidays, NSC says Iran-sponsored terror risk high for Georgia and Turkey and attacks likely in Sweden and Denmark after Quran burnings there

Itamar Eichner | 08.31.23

We will all pay more for food for the High Holidays

This year's apple in honey is expected to be less sweet, as many basic products, including egg, rice and olive oil, are expected to become more expensive

Navit Sommer, Iris Lifshitz Klieger, Daniel Bettini | 08.30.23

Integrity of Western Wall stones examined ahead of High Holidays

Inspection of the Western Wall's massive stones takes place twice a year 'to ensure the safety of the thousands of worshippers who visit the holy site throughout the year, especially during the Jewish holidays'

Ynetnews | 08.29.23