In episode 162 of "A Very Jewish Christmas," the hosts feature Bill Adler, the Def Jam alum involved in creating the iconic song "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC, which became a holiday favorite.

In "Darkness Will Envelop Me: A Meditation on Hanukkah," Devora Steinmetz explores the Talmudic story of Adam's fear as he experiences the changing seasons for the first time, interpreting it through the lens of Psalms 139.

The article discusses the Jewish pastry known as Japonesas, half-moon shaped fried doughnuts soaked in honey, which can be found in La Linea de la Concepcion and Gibraltar.

In the late 19th century in the United States, American Jews initially focused on decorating for Sukkot rather than Hanukkah.

Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger from the 19th century raised a thought-provoking query in his halakhic work regarding the growth orientation of Sukkot items such as the etrog when sourced from countries like America or Australia, which could be seen as antipodal to his native Germany.

This episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, exploring the farming aspects of the holiday.

The text explores the meaning of "peri etz hadar," a term in Leviticus 23:40 referring to a fruit to be taken on Sukkot.

The article discusses King David's sins and confession, focusing on the redemptive power of confession in Jewish tradition.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a significant Jewish holiday that involves fasting from sundown to sundown, accompanied by prayer and reflection.

The Promised Podcast features a blend of new and archival discussions highlighting environmental awareness, with topics including politicians' beliefs in God and reflections on personal and political sins during the High Holidays.

In this episode of the Promised Podcast, various topics are discussed, including the environmental consciousness of reusing old discussions alongside new ones, the questioning of Israeli politicians about their beliefs in God, author Ayelet Waldman returning to Israel and reflecting on changes, the contemplation of sins during Yom Kippur through the Al Heyt prayer, and a musical selection from Shuli Rand's new record "Ratzoh va-Shov."

In "The Apology Episode: 5779 Edition: Ep. 150" of Unorthodox, the podcast explores the theme of apologizing during the Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Yehudah Ha-Levi's liturgical poem "Yashen, Al Teradam" serves as a powerful call to action for Jews during the High Holiday season, urging them to wake up, repent, and align themselves with God.

The article discusses the popularity of spicy Tunisian fish balls in stew served over couscous, particularly among Tunisian Jews.

Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss significant topics including Trump cutting funding for Palestinian refugees, a surge in homeschooled Israeli children, reflections on the past year, and the challenge of American rabbis addressing Israel this Rosh Hashanah.

The text discusses the author's experiences at an Orthodox Jewish summer camp where she learned about concepts like kol isha and shomer negiah, which restrict men from listening to women singing and touching members of the opposite sex.

The author recounts their experience leading Rosh Hashanah services for Jewish inmates at Rikers Island, emphasizing the profound impact of connecting with the incarcerated individuals on a personal level.

The article delves into the nature of Rosh Hashanah as a day of judgment, focusing not just on human self-reflection and repentance but also on God's role as the judge.

The author reflects on their childhood synagogue days, reminiscing about the diverse characters that populated their memories, including The Voice, Mr. A., and Mendel Gamse.

Learn how to make a delicious Tzimmes dish to celebrate the New Year with this video tutorial.

Fish holds significant symbolism for Jews, denoting immortality, fertility, and the bond between the Jewish people and the Torah.

Breads Bakery in Manhattan is introducing its own Rosh Hashanah honey by installing beehives on its rooftop, moving towards sustainability and local sourcing.

In this reflective narrative, the author recounts a transformative experience mountain biking in Sedona with their rabbi and an insightful Native American guide named George.

As the fall holiday season approaches, the Jewish Review of Books reflects on past issues and web articles, selecting 10 favorites that correspond with the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah to create an ebook for readers.

The article explores the biblical roots of the Jewish tradition of repentance during the month of Elul.