2 killed, suspect shot dead in terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue on Jewish holy dayTwo people were killed and three seriously injured in an attack at a synagogue in northern England on Yom Kippur, police said. The suspect ...
02 Oct, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
Yom Kippur 2025: Dates, traditions, wishes, greetings, and heartfelt messages for the Day of AtonementYom Kippur, Judaism's sacred Day of Atonement, concludes the "Days of Awe" with reflection, repentance, and a 25-hour fast, allowing health...
01 Oct, 2025, 07.57 PM IST
What is Rosh Hashanah - is it a holiday in the US today?Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated by Jews worldwide with prayers, special foods, and family gatherings. It begins the High H...
23 Sep, 2025, 08.56 PM IST
'Shana Tova': PM Modi extends Jewish New Year greeting to Israeli PM Netanyahu, global jewish communityPrime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm Rosh Hashanah greetings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the people of Israel, and ...
23 Sep, 2025, 08.14 AM IST
Understanding Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest and most solemn dayYom Kippur, also known as the ‘Day of Atonement,’ is considered the most sacred and solemn day in Judaism. It marks the conclusion of the ‘...
11 Oct, 2024, 07.37 PM IST
What is the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?Hanukkah, often dubbed the Jewish Christmas, is a festival celebrated for eight days, typically in December, and is also known as the "fest...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.30 PM IST
When is Hanukkah in 2023? Hanukkah tradition, date, dishes, games, all you should knowIn Hebrew 'Hanukkah' means dedication. Though it is popularly known as the festival of lights, it is also the festival of rededication, an ...
06 Dec, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Yom Kippur 2023: Wishes, prayer, meaning, traditions, celebration, greetingsYom Kippur means the 'Day of Atonement'. Why is it important for Jews and how do they observe this day? Know everything about the holiest d...
25 Sep, 2023, 11.49 PM IST
Rosh Hashanah: See what is it, how is it celebrated and moreRosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It is also celebrated as the day when God created humanity.
16 Sep, 2023, 07.56 PM IST
Rosh Hashanah 2023: Are banks open on the Jewish New Year? Here’s all you need to knowTo navigate potential weekend closures, customers can still access banking services through ATMs or online platforms.
16 Sep, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
Israel to close West Bank and Gaza Ahead of Jewish New Year — Check closure scheduleThe Israel Defense Forces have declared a comprehensive closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, as stated...
15 Sep, 2023, 06.43 PM IST
Hanukkah 2022: Date, significance of festivalThe Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, sometimes spelled Chanukah, celebrates the Maccabees' miraculous victory over the Seleucidan occupiers. Jew...
08 Dec, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
What is Rosh Hashanah? When does it begin, and how long does it last?In 2022, Rosh Hashanah was on September 25. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as the New Year in the Jewish religion. The festival almost coincid...
27 Sep, 2022, 07.53 PM IST
When is the end of Rosh Hashanah, and when is the start of Yom Kippur in 2022? Read hereSeptember 25 will see Jewish believers celebrating their new year, or Rosh Hashanah. Throughout Rosh Hashanah, people will do good actions ...
26 Sep, 2022, 05.08 PM IST
Yom HaShoah: When and how Jewish people observe the Holocaust remembrance dayLike every year, Yom HaShoah, the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed in the memory of six million Jewish people killed in the Hol...
27 Apr, 2022, 08.34 PM IST
Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacksThe Mumbai Chabad House, a Jewish outreach centre, at Nariman Point was one of the targets of the 2008 Mumbai attacks during which 10 terro...
24 Nov, 2020, 05.15 PM IST
How Shemitah, end of Jewish calendar cycle, spooks marketShemitah, the last year of a seven-year cycle in the Jewish calendar, has several times in the past brought immense financial hardships.
27 Aug, 2015, 08.50 AM IST