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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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05/09/2022

Emor 5782-2022

“Priests and Death: An Unusual Relationship” (updated and revised from Emor…

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09/14/2021

Post Labor Day Whites

When is it fashionably acceptable to wear white after Labor Day? On Yom…

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09/13/2021

For The Sins We Committed

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

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09/12/2021

Yom Kippur 5782-2021

“Smashing the Golden Calves” (updated and revised from Yom Kippur…

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09/10/2021

Avinu Malkeinu

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

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09/09/2021

The Fast of Gedaliah (Tzom Gedaliah)

The Fast of Gedaliah is observed to commemorate the murder of Gedaliah, the…

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09/06/2021

Tashlich

The Rosh Hashana tashlich ritual is a tradition that is dear throughout the…

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09/05/2021

Vayeilech 5782-2021

“Appreciating our own Inner Worth” (updated and revised from Vayeilech…

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09/03/2021

Symbolic Foods

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

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09/01/2021

The Three Ts

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

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08/30/2021

Nitzavim 5781-2021

“Striving to Reach Heaven During the Days of Awe” (updated and revised from…

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08/30/2021

Selichot

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

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07/15/2021

Tisha b’Av

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

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09/27/2020

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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09/24/2020

Post Labor Day Whites

When is it fashionably acceptable to wear white after Labor Day? On Yom…

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09/22/2020

A Dictionary for the Days of Awe

In Maimonides’ Laws of Repentance, he invokes five important and pertinent…

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09/21/2020

Yom Kippur 5781-2020

“The Thrill of Coming Home” (updated and revised from Yom Kippur……

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High Holidays

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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.