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As we approach the solemn occasion of Rosh Hashanah, a time of reflection, the start of a new year, and a seder wityh lots of fruits,…
Tons of fruits are eaten at Rosh Hashanah, though certain ones have been cemented in the classic list of the simanim, or symbols, to be eaten…
The Haftarot of Consolation, also known as the “Shiva d’Nechemta,” are a series of seven Haftarot read during the weeks following Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day…
Rosh Chodesh (start of the month) is a time of joy and heightened spiritual focus, singing Hallel in the morning in gladness and praise, while not…
There are five holidays that were established in the time of Moshe, commanded by God, with a few other important days connected to them: Rosh Hashanah,…
Jews, particularly Hasidim, have been traveling to Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah for several decades by the tens of thousands. This annual pilgrimage has deep historical…
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed as a two-day holiday for everyone, including those living in Israel and Jerusalem. This practice dates back to…
Here are a number of brief answers to the most commonly asked questions ahead of Rosh Hashanah. Where we’ve written longer articles on the subject, we’ll…
The machzor for Rosh Hashanah is a special prayer book used by Jews for all the prayer services of Rosh Hashanah, like a siddur for the…
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4…
