High Holy Days
Who are we today, and who would we like to be tomorrow? A reflection for the Jewish new year
Our behavior, both subtly and overtly, offers a message that we hand down to future generations – to our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
In a time of uncertainty, European Jews renovate synagogues, dedicate Torah scrolls
WATCH: Tens of thousands of Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
Over 50,000 Jewish worshipers gather for Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall
The tradition of conducting a mass event for the blessing has been a highlight of the week-long Sukkot and Passover holidays.
Discovering Arabic music, harnessing Jewish piyutim
In this interview for the Magazine, Ziv Yehezkel talks about his love of Arabic music and the power of singing piyutim, especially during slihot and the High Holy Days.
What time does Yom Kippur start?
See Yom Kippur times for your area.
Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers
Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year.
AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons
Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations.
High Holy Days: A fresh start, change of heart in this sacred season - opinion
These Days of Awe offer an opportunity for a fresh start, an opportunity to escape all of the distracting noise in this world, and a chance to see the light and blessings around us.
God is against cancel culture - opinion
Just as we hope that God will forgive us and grant us atonement during the High Holy Days, we must personally reject the unforgiving insidious practice of cancel culture.
Bomb threats target US synagogues during Rosh Hashanah
Bomb threats have been plaguing synagogues in the US since the summer, but all the threats on Rosh Hashanah were deemed not credible.
Rosh Hashanah: Food traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days
As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.
Rosh Hashanah: Thoughts of women during the Days of Awe
For these Yamim Noraim, we should be ever so proud as we are raised to a new peak by the women of Am Yisrael, the Nation of Israel.
