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A new year, new beginnings: How to set goals that really last

Every year it’s the same story. We promise ourselves to get fit, diet, save money, or sleep more — and soon enough, the resolutions fade; How can this year be different? Psychology offers lessons in setting goals that actually last and building resilience to keep them

Yarden Gabbay | 10.01.25

Rabbah Saphir Noyman Eyal of Mishkan Hakavana offers a profound Kabbalistic perspective on Rosh Hashanah

Beyond tradition: A Kabbalistic vision of the Jewish High Holidays

In a special interview, Rabbah Saphir Noyman Eyal speaks about the deeper spiritual meaning behind Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot as a universal journey of human transformation

Ynet Global | 09.26.25

Israel’s wild animals crowned with horns: from deer and snakes to surprising sea life

As Rosh Hashanah passed with the blast of the shofar, Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority highlighted the wild creatures that carry real horns — from ibex and deer to venomous snakes, beetles and even tropical fish

Ynet Global | 09.25.25

Ukrainian police detain Israelis over suspected drug possession at Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

Uman police launch criminal probe after seizing suspected narcotics from several Israelis during Jewish New Year celebrations; authorities stress incidents isolated as thousands of Hasidic pilgrims gather peacefully at Rabbi Nachman's grave

Itamar Eichner | 09.23.25

Rosh Hashanah highlights Israel’s food waste crisis

Leket Israel was started because Israel today is a Western country and “we waste with the best of them,” according to Joseph Gitler, the founder and CEO of Leket

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 09.23.25

עשרות אלפי חצבים פורחים מול השקיעה בתל יודפת

Rosh Hashanah in bloom: Northern Israel’s trails reopen for fall adventures

From migrating flamingos at Hula Lake to squill-covered hillsides and water-filled canyons, nature reserves across the Galilee and Golan are fully open this holiday season — offering hikers a rare midweek window to explore the outdoors

Gilad Carmeli | 09.23.25

הוריו של החטוף מתן אנגרסט ישבו לארוחת ראש השנה בלעדיו

‘We have no holiday’: Hostage families mark second Rosh Hashanah without loved ones

For the second year, hostage families mark Rosh Hashanah in grief and hope, clinging to love, memory and a desperate plea to bring their children home

Lihi Gordon | 09.22.25

Are you ruining your honey’s health benefits? Common mistakes to avoid

Honey is packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting compounds, but heat treatment and common mistakes at home — like stirring it into boiling tea — can strip away its benefits; here’s how to preserve its natural health value

Tal Hadar Bitan | 09.22.25

'Dad’s chair is empty at the holiday table': Reservists’ children miss parent on Rosh Hashanah

After two years of war, thousands of families will mark the holidays with a parent in uniform, as children of reservists say the absence is hardest on holidays: 'It’s sad, but we know our parents are protecting Israel'

Gal Ganot | 09.22.25

משטרה מג"ב פשיטה בית מחבל ביצע פיגוע מלון צובה

Israel on high alert for holiday terror threats as top IDF officer warns of rising risks

Police boost presence in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the West Bank amid terror fears; Border Police and IDF units reinforce key areas, as Central Command chief cautions: 'Political declarations and foreign intentions are no cause for optimism'

ynet correspondents | 09.22.25

משפחת ביבס עדיין בשבי. כפיר, אריאל, שירי וירדן

‘Always in the world’: Ex-hostage Yarden Bibas shares heartbreaking Rosh Hashanah post about holiday without slain family

Marking his first Jewish New Year as a free man, Bibas posts photo of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir, recalling the childlike phrase his son once used; family, abducted by Hamas-allied terrorists on Oct. 7, became a symbol of Israel’s grief before their deaths in Gaza

Ynet Global | 09.22.25

Need a last minute dessert for Rosh Hashanah? Here are two sweet treats

It's just hours before the holiday, the time for last-minute shopping, quick preparations and a moment with ourselves where we will set a festive table with a white tablecloth and make room for hope and joy; In the reality of our lives, we must not give up these moments; In the spirit of the holiday we have prepared two sweet treats, because despite all the food and abundance on the table, who doesn't wait for dessert? May you have a happy and blessed New Year

Raheli Krut | 09.22.25

The power of a fresh start: The deeper message of Rosh Hashanah

Opinion: The Jewish New Year is more than a holiday - It is an opportunity to reset, renew and step into the life you want to create

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 09.22.25

This year, Israel sways between two narratives - frustration and fortitude

Opinion: As Israel marks Rosh Hashanah amid war, the holiday calls for renewal—not in denying pain or triumph, but in choosing hope, responsibility and the power to shape a new story

Rabbi David Stav | 09.22.25

'Every year is a race': Tens of thousands of Israelis ride trains from Europe to Uman

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the journey to Uman has become particularly challenging, with hours of waiting at border crossings and long delays; This year, many Hasidim are choosing a new solution - organized train trips from across Europe, some are luxury lines with bedrooms and kosher catering, allowing them to arrive at Rabbi Nachman's grave by Rosh Hashanah relaxed and prepared

Shilo Freid | 09.21.25

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