09/19/2012
Love Your Neighbor
Today, focus on treating other people, even those of differing opinions,…
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09/16/2012
Symbolic Foods
Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim,*…
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09/16/2012
Tashlich
The Rosh Hashana tashlich ceremony is a tradition that is dear throughout…
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09/14/2012
Annulment of Vows
"I swear that this time I will lose weight" "I am going to pray every…
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09/14/2012
Pre-Rosh Hashana Reading
Get ready for Rosh Hashana with Jewish Treats Complete Guide to Rosh…
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09/14/2012
Remembering The Akeidah
In neither of the two Torah references to the holiday of Rosh Hashana…
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09/13/2012
Positive Thinking Day
One of the new holidays that has gained traction due to internet calendars…
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09/13/2012
The Year Is Set
Rosh Hashana, the head of the year, is the day on which God determines the…
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09/12/2012
Shofar Shorts
The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…
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09/12/2012
Avinu Malkeinu
No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…
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09/12/2012
Hear The Shofar
If you are unable to attend services, arrange to hear the shofar at some…
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09/11/2012
The First Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel
When history books discuss immigration to the land of Israel at the…
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09/11/2012
The Birthday of the World
According to Jewish tradition, this Monday, Rosh Hashana, the world will be…
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09/10/2012
Five Names of Rosh Hashana
In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…
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09/10/2012
Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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09/10/2012
Place to Serve
It's one week until Rosh Hashana, if you still need a place to attend Rosh…
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09/07/2012
A Ship’s Tale
Well sit right back and you'll hear a tale...Alas, this ship’s tale is no…
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09/07/2012
The Three Ts
On Rosh Hashana we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity remove the evil…
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09/07/2012
New York, New York
If you have the opportunity to visit New York (or if you live there and…
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09/06/2012
Will I Forgive You For What!?
An ancient Jewish proverb declares: “Loose tongues are worse than wicked…
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09/05/2012
Isaac, Son of Abraham
Born to aged parents (Sarah was 90, Abraham was 100), Isaac was Abraham’s…
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09/05/2012
Your Strength
Remember that you will be respected for staying true to your convictions.
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09/04/2012
Holiday Greetings
The standard pre-Rosh Hashana greeting of “K’tiva v’chatima tova” ("May you…
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09/04/2012
Mail Them Greetings
Include the traditional greeting, “K’tiva v’chatima tova” ("May you be…
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09/04/2012
Labor, Technology and the Torah
Labor celebrations have taken place throughout North America since the…
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09/03/2012
Employers and Employees
No matter whether you are an employer or an employee, remember to be honest…
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