A complete guide to holidays in Israel and how they are celebrated
In Israel, there are holidays all year round. Join us to find out everything you need to know about the Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays that brighten up the year.
The holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
In Israel, there are holidays all year round. Join us to find out everything you need to know about the Jewish, Christian and Muslim holidays that brighten up the year.
On the Day of Atonement, Jews across the world pray and fast. For secular and non-Jewish Israelis alike, it’s a unique holiday without cars or commerce.
What’s best to eat before and after a full-day fast? Does fasting hurt or help our bodies? Who shouldn’t fast? We’ve got your answers.
From Rosh Hashana to Sukkot, the memories you gather here during the Jewish holiday season are unique and unforgettable.
Want to find out more about how Israelis celebrate Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot? Check out our best holiday stories from over the years.
By not driving or buying on the Day of Atonement, the people of Israel transform and reclaim the urban environment.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Israeli calendar. For many that means a day of fasting and prayer. For others it’s a unique chance to enjoy the empty roads.
In normal times, thousands visit the Kotel to place personal requests between the ancient stones. This year, the Jewish Agency will be the conduit.
Driving like a maniac, setting you up with a cousin and asking how much you earn are surely nothing worth apologizing for.
From cooler temperatures to the catchphrase of the season, there are very real signs that the High Holidays are approaching.
Whether by fasting in synagogue or taking to the empty roads on bikes, Israelis observe the most standstill of Jewish holidays in personal style
A lighthearted look at all the craziness, customs and special little quirks unique to Israel during the long fall holiday season.
From overeating to offending the family and escaping the country, Israelis observe the chagim in a unique way.
Hundreds of letters addressed to God are placed among the stones of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Where better for a spot of Yoga in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur than the middle of the road…