How do we greet one another on the Jewish New Year?
The shofar (ram’s horn) is like a wake-up call
Making ourselves and the world more whole
A traditional meal dating back 1,500 years
Wishes for our children and blessings on a new fruit
Appetizers with symbolism and word-play
Blessings for symbolic New Year foods
Unpacking 5 High Holiday prayers
Reflections on 5 High Holiday prayers
A cleansing ceremony for the New Year
In the ten days beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur – the Ten Days of Teshuvah (Ten Days of Returning) – we turn away from our mistakes and return to the “best self” we can be…
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Having thoughtful one-on-one conversations and family talks
Family Conversations
What makes this day so different
Tips before beginning Yom Kippur
At synagogue everyone begins by standing
What are the habits we want to change?
A gigantic tale about forgiveness
Better person, better world
Next year in Jerusalem!
A hut of one's own.
How to shake a lulav
Blessings in the sukkah and for shaking the lulav
Celebrating the Tree of Life