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09/03/2024

I Am To My Beloved

The Biblical verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee…

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08/07/2024

Tisha b’Av

This coming Monday night at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar…

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07/22/2024

Pinchas 5784-2024

"Whatever Became of the Sons of Korach” (updated and revised from Pinchas…

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05/09/2024

Scapegoat

The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial “scapegoat.” When…

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09/20/2023

The Book Of Jonah

The Book of Jonah is one of the best-known stories in the Bible and is read…

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09/19/2023

For The Sins We Committed

One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is for…

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09/18/2023

Haazinu-Yom Kippur 5784

"A Propitious Time for Repentance" (updated and revised from Haazinu…

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09/18/2023

The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)

The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the assassination of…

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09/15/2023

Symbolic Foods

Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim*,…

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09/14/2023

Avinu Malkeinu

No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…

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09/12/2023

Birthday of the World

According to Jewish tradition, this Friday night, when Rosh Hashana begins,…

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09/11/2023

Rosh Hashana 5784-2023

“Actions and their Implications” (updated and revised from Rosh Hashana…

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09/07/2023

Selichot

In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur,…

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08/31/2023

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…

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08/17/2023

I Am To My Beloved

The Torah verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi…

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07/24/2023

Tisha b’Av

This Wednesday night at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar…

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10/03/2022

The Book Of Jonah

The Book of Jonah is one of the best known stories in the Bible and is read…

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10/02/2022

For The Sins We Committed

One of the main steps in the process of teshuva (repentance) is for a…

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09/29/2022

Avinu Malkeinu

No prayer so thoroughly captures the Jewish people’s dual relationship with…

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09/28/2022

The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)

The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the assassination of…

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09/27/2022

Vayeilech/Yom Kippur 5783-2022

“Difficult Transitions” (Updated and revised from Vayeilech/Yom Kippur…

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09/25/2022

Rosh Hashana 5783-2022

“Making Each Day Count” (updated and revised from Rosh Hashana 5764-2003)…

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09/25/2022

Tashlich

The popular Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear…

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09/23/2022

The Three T’s

On Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur we declare: “Repentance, prayer and charity…

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09/22/2022

Birthday of the World

According to Jewish tradition, this Sunday night, when Rosh Hashana begins,…

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09/21/2022

Symbolic Foods

Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim*,…

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09/14/2022

Forgiveness: An Elul Treat

Many feel that the three hardest words to say, in any language are: “I am…

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09/13/2022

Positive Thinking Day

One of the new holidays that has gained traction due to internet calendars…

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09/06/2022

I Am To My Beloved

The Torah verse that most epitomizes the emotion of love is: “Anee l’dodi…

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08/01/2022

Tisha b’Av

This Saturday night at sunset, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar…

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High Holidays

Participate in one of our renowned, interactive High Holiday Beginners Service programs or workshops this holiday season. We’ll help you host a program with our comprehensive materials and videos or find one to attend.

Rosh Hoshana

The Jewish New Year starts with a celebration of the very creation of the world and a recognition of humankind’s relationship to the Creator.

Yom Kippur

The High Holidays culminate with The Day of Atonement.
There is a mysticism in that almost all Jews recognize the holiness of the day.

Articles

Browse our collection of High Holiday Jewish Treats, filled with interesting stories and articles about Jewish histories and traditions.