Posts Tagged: Rosh Hashanah holiday
Police Search for Assailants Behind Brooklyn Synagogue Vandalism on Rosh Hashanah
JNS.org - Police are searching for those behind the vandalism of a synagogue during Rosh Hashanah in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. A group of...
Antisemitic Fliers Found in Montana on Rosh Hashanah
JNS.org - Antisemitic fliers circulated around Whitefish, Mont., on Monday, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, as part of a continuing trend that has been happening...
How Rosh Hashanah Can Change Your Life
JNS.org - There are plenty of somber themes at this time of year -- themes like repentance, atonement, forgiveness and so on. It’s heavy stuff,...
Actress Mayim Bialik Tells ‘Late Late Show’ Host James Corden About Her Rosh Hashanah ‘Thanksgiving-Themed’ Meal
Jewish actress and "Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik discussed her "Thanksgiving-themed" Rosh Hashanah meal during her appearance last week on James Corden's "Late, Late...
Social Media Users Mock Iranian President Rouhani’s Rosh Hashanah Greetings
Twitter users ridiculed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday, after he posted a conciliatory message wishing Jews well for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year,...
Jewish Hollywood Bigwigs to Suspend Deal-Making for Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Jewish film industry executives in Toronto said they would place their business dealings on hold until after Rosh Hashanah this week, The Hollywood Reporter said on...
London Marathon Schedules Another Conflict With Jewish Holiday
After scheduling the 2016 London Marathon for the second day of Passover, organizers recently announced a pre-race briefing for charities that conflicts with another Jewish holiday. The meeting will take place on Sept. 15,...
The Sabbatical Year of Shmita and Spiritually Responding to Terrorism
JNS.org - The sound of the shofar is in the air. The Hebrew month of Elul has come, preparing us for Rosh Hashanah. But...
Pope Francis, Jewish Leaders Mark Rosh Hashanah and Discuss Mideast Christians
JNS.org - Pope Francis on Wednesday hosted a delegation of 40 Jewish leaders to mark the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday and to discuss pressing...
