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Rosh Hashanah
Holiday Info
5 Reasons for Round Challah on Rosh Hashanah
Many have the custom to begin the Rosh Hashanah meals with round challahs, often filled with raisins and sweeter than usual. Here's why.
Many have the custom to begin the Rosh Hashanah meals with round challahs, often filled with raisins and sweeter than usual. Here's why.
First Person
What Brought This Rebel Back for Rosh Hashanah
By adolescence I was doing my own thing on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—and it wasn't anywhere near a synagogue.
By adolescence I was doing my own thing on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—and it wasn't anywhere near a synagogue.
A Special Match Made in Heaven
Chaim has a neurological condition and developmental disability. Tamar has Down syndrome. What a wonderful match!
Chaim has a neurological condition and developmental disability. Tamar has Down syndrome. What a wonderful match!
Saved From Death’s Door
He’s refused to eat for the past four weeks. The doctors say that his organs are starting to shut down . . .
He’s refused to eat for the past four weeks. The doctors say that his organs are starting to shut down . . .
Video
Rosh Hashanah – Day of the Jewish Mother
On Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the Jewish mother’s dedication and self-sacrifice in fostering our nation’s deep commitment to G‑d.
On Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the Jewish mother’s dedication and self-sacrifice in fostering our nation’s deep commitment to G‑d.
Parshah
How I Found Purpose With ALS
I could have fallen prey to the "why me?" attitude, sunken into depression and been miserable.
I could have fallen prey to the "why me?" attitude, sunken into depression and been miserable.
Shabbat Shuvah Haftarah Companion
This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Shuvah, after the opening words of the haftarah: Shuvah Yisrael—“Return, O Israel.”
This Shabbat is known as Shabbat Shuvah, after the opening words of the haftarah: Shuvah Yisrael—“Return, O Israel.”
Lifestyle
Jewish News
With Fewer Young Jews in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah, Rabbis Take to Public Parks
Hearing the shofar in unlikely places sparks participation throughout the year.
Hearing the shofar in unlikely places sparks participation throughout the year.
Emergency Airlift From Houston, Flotilla From Puerto Rico Deliver Aid to St. Thomas
Jewish communities near and far help out as food, water and supply crisis grows.
Jewish communities near and far help out as food, water and supply crisis grows.
First New Synagogue in 150 Years a Beacon on Vancouver Island
Drawing in families and serving longtime residents in a background of art and nature.
Drawing in families and serving longtime residents in a background of art and nature.
Who is the man who desires life, who loves days to see goodness? Guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceitfully
— Psalms 34:13-14
Print Magazine
For hundreds of years, perhaps since the beginning of Creation, a piece of the world has been waiting for your soul to purify and repair it.
And your soul, from the time it was first emanated and conceived, waited above to descend to this world and carry out that mission.
And your footsteps were guided to reach th...
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