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Jewish employee sues Harvard, says he was fired for taking time off for Rosh Hashanah

Daniel Lilienthal claims his supervisor began to question his performance on the first day of the Jewish holiday, even though she had approved his leave in advance; Nine days later, he was fired; He is now suing for damages, alleging religious discrimination

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.12.26

Culture wars, Qatar money and rising antisemitism: ALL CAPS connects the dots

Episode 28 connects culture wars, rising antisemitism and Qatar’s global influence, from backlash over Israeli figures and disturbing scenes in New York to Eran Efrat’s take on energy, war and Israel’s defense industry

ynet Global | 09.28.26

ALL CAPS: Ofir Akunis on Jewish safety in New York, Mamdani and Israel’s message

Israel’s consul general in New York joins the panel to discuss Jewish safety, Zohran Mamdani and public diplomacy, as the show also turns to Macklemore, Fauda’s global reach, the film NAZA and Kyle Kuzma’s Gaza message

ynet Global | 09.20.26

Israeli Uman pilgrim detained, drafted into Ukrainian army

Beitar Illit man, 49, was stopped at Romanian border after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage and taken for military service; family has lost contact; 3 other pilgrims arrested

Itamar Eichner | 09.20.26

If 5787 is the year you buy property in Israel, start here

A new year brings new opportunities for international buyers in Israel’s property market, but success requires realistic expectations on pricing, negotiations, financing, taxes and where to buy

Noah Sander | 09.19.26

Colombian president visits synagogue, vows: ‘I will always stand with Israel’

Abelardo de la Espriella joins Barranquilla’s Jewish community for Rosh Hashanah, pledging support for Israel as his government restores diplomatic ties, moves its embassy to Jerusalem and reverses policies of his predecessor

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.26

ALL CAPS Rosh Hashanah special: Hostages, Iran and Israel’s year ahead

The Rosh Hashanah special looks back at hostage releases, survivors rebuilding their lives, Iran and Israeli tech, while Rabbi David Stav reflects on forgiveness, unity and what the shofar is asking Israelis to hear

ynet Global | 09.14.26

The year ahead: Israel cannot move forward without confronting the past

Opinion: Deadlocked polls may suggest Israel remains evenly divided, but after Oct. 7, years of war and mounting questions over responsibility, this election year should be about more than battlefield victories: it should be about strategy, accountability and what comes next

Shimon Shiffer | 09.14.26

The Hebrew calendar’s Babylonian secret: How gods and weather named the Jewish months

Tammuz was a Mesopotamian fertility god, Adar may have meant gloomy and several familiar month names came from Akkadian after the Babylonian exile; rabbis later found distinctly Jewish meanings for the foreign names

Shmuel Munitz | 09.13.26

The Litwins made Aliyah just two months ago, trading Los Angeles for a home in Netanya, where much of their family is already nearby

‘Living our dream’: New olim mark first Rosh Hashanah in Israel

From a retired couple realizing a long-held dream in Netanya to a 32-year-old starting over in Ramat Gan, new olim celebrate their first Rosh Hashanah as Israelis and share their hopes for themselves and the country in the year ahead

Emma Oliver Hacham | 09.13.26

Not your usual honey cake: A chocolate marble recipe for Rosh Hashanah

This is no ordinary honey cake: dark chocolate, ricotta and honey come together in an easy marble cake that has become a Rosh Hashanah favorite year after year

Keren Agam | 09.12.26

Sweet honey challah for Rosh Hashanah, shaped like a flower or crown

Recipe developer Batia Sorek turns her signature challah into a festive honey-filled centerpiece that is parve, beautiful and easier to shape than it looks

Batia Sorek | 09.12.26

How a struggle over power and faith shaped the Hebrew calendar

An ancient Qumran calendar reveals a battle over Jewish timekeeping, from Antiochus’ rule and the struggle between the Zadokites and Hasmoneans to the dispute between Rabban Gamliel and Rabbi Joshua over Yom Kippur

Yitzhak Tessler | 09.11.26

More than a colorful side dish: 10 reasons to eat more beets

Beets and Swiss chard offer nutrients, antioxidants and versatility beyond the Rosh Hashanah table; Here are 10 reasons to eat more of them, from potential benefits for blood flow to simple ways to make the most of them in the kitchen

Dr. Aya Ben Shalom | 09.11.26

25 years after 9/11, a changing America pauses to remember

A 2,977-drone tribute will recreate the Twin Towers before bells toll at 8:46 a.m.; Mamdani to attend despite protests as New York tightens security for Rosh Hashanah amid rising antisemitism

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.11.26