Traditions

Simchat Torah is celebrated worldwide with diverse customs and piyyutim that evolved over centuries. Today, the holiday carries both historical joy and profound reflection following the events of October 7.

A new survey reveals that 90% of Israeli Jews intend to observe traditional shiva mourning rites, showing high adherence across secular and religious communities alike.

Discover the iconic Israeli culinary traditions and spots for breaking the Yom Kippur fast, from Jaffa's Abulafia bakery to Tel Aviv shawarma and nationwide ice cream chains.

Yom Kippur 2026 runs from September 20 to 21. This guide covers fast times in Israel and globally, public transit halts, weather, and labor rights.

Discover three beloved traditional comfort food recipes shared by television personality Einav, including a viral shredded chicken soup, a rich post-fast meat pie, and a sweet semolina cake.

Explore traditional recipes from various cultural communities to break the fast, featuring Iraqi ba'aba, Moroccan cookies, Tunisian boulou, and Persian refreshments.

Figurative coffins in the shape of objects, vehicles, and animals that reflect the interests of the deceased are a long-standing tradition in Ghana: a farmer is buried in a rooster, a captain in a plane, a banker in money bills — and a footballer in a shoe. For fans of flavors and technology, there are also coffins in the shape of ice cream, beer bottles — and a Nokia mobile phone.

With more than 2,000 participants from 104 countries: the "World Nomad Games" have begun. This year, equestrian sports will be at the center of the games. A cultural festival will also be held in parallel, with traditional art and food.

The absence of the ring on Sasha Israelovich's finger during the wedding in Portofino sparked curiosity, but now the surprising reason is revealed, combining Jewish tradition with an ancient and particularly intriguing Italian superstition.

In an era where culinary trends change like the seasons, there are places where time has stood still - in the good sense of the word. The veteran workers' restaurants are institutions of culture, memory, and food cooked with a lot of emotion. From the comeback of "Monka" in Jaffa, through the hands of Ziva in the Shapira neighborhood, to the tradition of "Rahmo" in Jerusalem: we went in search of...

They light candles on Shabbat but go out to a party in the evening, and say "God willing" without wearing a head covering. The "both and" generation refuses the old categories of Uri Zohar, and since October 7th, it finds a refuge in God - without turning off the light in the secular home.

Rosh Hashanah 5787 will begin on the evening of Friday, September 11, 2026, and conclude on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This holiday marks the start of the Ten Days of Repentance and holds profound spiritual significance.

Tu B'Av is a time to strengthen one of the world's greatest commandments: matchmaking. It is an easy commandment, yet one that can be hindered by hesitation. At this very moment, someone is sitting there needing only a message: "Maybe I'll give him your number?"