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As the High Holidays approach, integrating mental health into the spiritual process of teshuvah becomes a profound focus for reflection. Ariel Rose Goldstein...

Sari Kopitnikoff, a Jewish educator, presents creative ways to teach children the importance of apologizing during the Yamim Noraim season. She shares hands-...

Explore a variety of easy and delicious recipes to enhance your Rosh Hashanah celebrations with dishes ranging from main courses to desserts. Featured recipe...

Rabbi Gil Student offers practical guidance for spiritual and emotional preparation during the High Holidays season. Emphasizing introspection and growth, he...

Shabbat candle lighting is an ancient rabbinic mitzvah deeply cherished within Jewish tradition, especially by women who use this time for prayers. The pract...

Naomi Ross shares a collection of apple-centric recipes designed for the High Holidays, illustrating how to integrate this symbolic fruit into seasonal dishe...

Rosh Hashanah with kids can be a chaotic but meaningful experience, and Lior Zaltzman offers practical advice for making it enjoyable for families with child...

Efraim Jaffe recounts a poignant Rosh Hashanah experience that intertwines memories of his past with his present spiritual journey. As he sits in his synagog...

Lior Zaltzman humorously narrates a shopping experience at Target, where apple-themed items meant for apple-picking season are repurposed for Rosh Hashanah c...

In a significant reversal, the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission in Westchester County has allowed Chabad of Bedford to hold a Tashlich ceremony at Leonard P...

Fasting on Yom Kippur is a central Biblical commandment that takes precedence over attending synagogue services if one cannot do both. Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsk...

As Rosh Hashanah approaches and many enjoy the traditional combination of apples and honey, Israeli innovation is playing a crucial role in combating the glo...

The bikkurim ceremony, depicted in the Beth Alpha synagogue mosaics, highlights the Jewish value of performing mitzvot with joy. This ancient ritual involved...

Bruce Black reflects on the experience of shopping for Shabbat in the diaspora, contrasting it with the vibrant and sensory-rich environment of Israeli marke...

This video focuses on providing viewers with a comprehensive Jewish holiday calendar for the coming year. It highlights the significance of the Jewish New Ye...

This video shares a recipe for a moist honey cake that is ideal for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, or any Jewish holiday. The cake, which is made with honey, coffee...

Following the traumatic events on October 7, 2023, Oz Avizov, leader of ZAKA's diving unit, realized he was suffering from PTSD. He established ZAKA's Resili...

Gathering for Rosh Hashanah is a cherished Jewish tradition, and hosting can be made seamless with a structured checklist. This guide from Kveller provides a...

Leah Koenig shares her Upside-Down Apple Cake recipe from her cookbook, Modern Jewish Cooking, just in time for Rosh Hashanah. Traditionally best with butter...

Lior Zaltzman offers valuable tips for hosting a successful Rosh Hashanah gathering, drawing from her personal experiences of welcoming guests annually. Desp...

Honey Mocha Marble Cake brings a refreshing twist to the traditional honey cake often associated with Jewish holidays. The recipe combines honey with coffee,...

This flavorful dish of Herb and Silan Crusted Sweet Potatoes combines rich layers of savory spices and sweet silan for a Yom Tov-worthy side. The sweet potat...

Elevate your Yom Tov meals with a sweet and savory glazed steak platter, featuring a unique marinade that balances flavors beautifully. This versatile dish a...

"A Season of Forgiveness and Teshuvah" explores the themes of reflection, repentance, and reconciliation central to the Jewish High Holy Days. It emphasizes ...

Kveller provides a comprehensive guide for hosting Rosh Hashanah, perfect for all levels of experience in entertaining. Their free 16-page mini-magazine offe...

Leah Koenig highlights the significance of couscous in North African Jewish cuisine, focusing on a Rosh Hashanah recipe for Orange and Almond Couscous. This ...

The article addresses the common difficulty and overwhelming nature of embracing teshuvah, or repentance, during the Jewish month of Elul. Through insights f...

The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across diffe...

Reflecting on the themes of the High Holidays, Kelsey Osgood delves into the intricacies of teshuvah, or repentance, as explored in the poignant liturgy of R...

The article delves into the experience and broader appeal of Shabbat, a weekly day of rest observed by Jews, emphasizing that it offers benefits even to non-...

Avi and Matthew discuss the frenetic preparation that synagogue leaders undertake during Elul, the month leading up to the High Holidays, and the importance ...

Ben Corvo reflects on the dual experiences of personal loss and external conflict that both evoke a reawakening to tenderness. He draws parallels between the...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the nuances of mourning Tisha B'Av and presents an analysis on how the concept of Moshiach is structured based on Tanach par...

This fish recipe video demonstrates an easy and delicious way to prepare salmon with a mustard vinaigrette, perfect for Shabbat or any occasion. The process ...

Exploring the second order of the Mishnah, known as Moed, this episode offers an extensive overview of the 12 tractates that discuss the Jewish festivals and...

Aton Holzer explores the minor Jewish festival of the fifteenth of Av, or Tu Be-Av, traditionally overshadowed but with rich historical and theological signi...

Tu B'Av, the Jewish day of love celebrated on the 15th of Av, has gained modern significance akin to Valentine's Day, particularly in Israel. Historically a ...

Cindy Scarr explores the spiritual dimensions of summer travel and hosting guests in the Jewish tradition. The season of movement aligns with the themes of e...

Alana Zeitchik reflects on the intense personal and communal grief she experiences following a series of tragedies, including the hostage situation involving...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the paradoxical nature of Tisha B'Av in contemporary times, highlighting both Jewish achievements and challenges. Compared to the d...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron discuss the severe hunger crisis in Gaza, exploring differing narratives around the humanitarian aid s...

The article explores the historical and religious significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning commemorated by Jews for numerous tragedies that befell them ...

During the Nine Days of Av, a period leading up to Tisha B'Av when many Jews avoid eating meat, Sonya shares her non-meat family dinner ideas to help others ...

Hadas Hershkovitz shares her poignant journey of loss and resilience following the death of her husband Yossi, an educator and soldier killed in Gaza. Reflec...

"My Pain, His Pain" by Cindy Scarr delves into her personal experience of observing Tishah B'Av alone after recently converting to Judaism and moving to Isra...

During the "Nine Days," a period leading up to the Jewish fast of Tisha B’Av, many Jewish families observe the custom of refraining from eating meat. This vi...

During the Nine Days of Av, a period in the Jewish calendar that precedes the fast of Tisha B'Av, it is customary to avoid eating meat as a sign of mourning....

The reflection by Robert Zaretsky explores the multifaceted nature of awe, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holidays, known as the Yamim Noraim...

Helping children connect with Tishah B'Av, a day of mourning for the Beit Hamikdash's destruction, can be challenging due to its abstract nature. Sari Kopitn...

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's insightful examination of Tisha B'Av uncovers its dual nature as both a day of mourning and one of hope. According to Soloveit...