Annulment of Vows
"I swear that this time I will lose weight" "I am going to pray every…
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A Day Without Sleep
While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal…
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The Three Ts
On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: "Repentance, prayer and charity…
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Shofar Shorts
The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana.…
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Birthday of the World
According to Jewish tradition, this Wednesday night, when Rosh Hashana…
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Selichot
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…
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The Five Names of Rosh Hashana
In Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana has several names that can help us…
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Avinu Malkeinu
No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…
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Forgiveness: An Elul Treat
Many feel that the three hardest words to say are: “I am sorry.” Yet, we…
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Seeking God in Elul
Psalm 27 is read twice daily from the beginning of the month of Elul…
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Samuel Gompers, Labor Leader
In honor of Labor Day, Jewish Treats presents a brief biography of Samuel…
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