Rosh Hashanah

0 Food Holidays

Tami Isaacs Pearce in Jewish Chronicle · 27 Nov

Tami Isaacs Pearce's recipe for a honey, apple, and pecan challah ring offers a sweet and visually appealing twist on traditional challah, perfect for Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah.

0 Communities Jewish Law

In an Oprah-like moment, Brooklyn synagogue surprises 1,300 attendees with Jewish star necklaces

Agatha Khishchenko in JTA · 16 Oct

Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn, led by Rabbi Rachel Timoner, surprised its 1,300 Rosh Hashanah congregants with Star of David necklaces, emphasizing Jewish visibility and pride during uncertain times marked by rising antisemitism and conflict in the Middle East.

0 Communities Holidays

Threads of Eternity

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 15 Oct

Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on the enduring Jewish traditions maintained during difficult times, specifically in light of the recent events surrounding October 7 and its impact on Jewish communities.

0 Food Culture

Stir the Pot

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 13 Oct

Hadassa Swerds delves into the intriguing world of personal chefs, offering insights into the lives and passions of these culinary professionals.

0 Sports Culture

From 1984 | Home (Plate) for the Holidays

Robert L. Cohen in Moment · 10 Oct

This piece delves into the tradition and challenges faced by Jewish baseball players concerning participation in games during the High Holidays.

0 Holidays History

The Etgar Yom Kippur challenge

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

The Yom Kippur challenge by Etgar serves as an engaging quiz that covers various aspects of the Jewish holiday and related historical events.

0 Jewish Law Holidays

Removing the Roadblocks to Teshuvah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Oct

Cindy Scarr explores the challenges and emotional barriers people face during the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

0 Holidays Culture

The One Where We Went to the Hospital...ROSH HASHANAH JEWISH FAMILY VLOG!

My Jewish Mommy Life · 8 Oct

This Jewish family vlog captures the ups and downs of celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, as the family unexpectedly finds themselves in the hospital on the eve of the holiday.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, with no evidence of antisemitic intent

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 7 Oct

A suspect, Bryson Bijon Tryce, has been arrested for an armed robbery at Rabbi Mendy Klahr's home in Southfield, Michigan, during a Rosh Hashanah dinner with University of Michigan students.

0 Culture Holidays

Jewish Broadway stars surprise NY congregation with a rendition of ‘Seasons of Love’ during Rosh Hashanah services

Julia Gergely in JTA · 7 Oct

During Rosh Hashanah services, Park Avenue Synagogue featured a unique performance by Broadway stars, including Julie Benko and Talia Suskauer, singing "Seasons of Love" from "Rent."

0 Ethics History

Bearing Jewish Children After October 7

Candace Mittel Kahn in The Free Press · 7 Oct

Candace Mittel Kahn reflects on the profound decision to bring Jewish children into the world in the aftermath of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Minneapolis police arrest man for ‘terroristic threats’ made to synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 7 Oct

Minneapolis police arrested 21-year-old Jaden LeBlanc for allegedly threatening Temple Israel synagogue with a gun on Rosh Hashanah.

0 Politics Communities

A Jarring Discrepancy Between 2 Religious Communities

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Oct

Rabbi Slifkin's recent post highlights a stark disparity between Israel's religious communities over Rosh Hashanah in the context of military service.

0 Politics Communities

The Perfect Charedi Storm

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 5 Oct

Natan Slifkin explores the disparity in responses to war between Israel's charedi and dati-leumi communities, particularly during the High Holidays.

0 Holidays Philosophy

The Jewish Holiday in Need of a Good Script Editor

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 3 Oct

Daniel Clarke-Serret critiques the nebulous nature of Rosh Hashanah, dubbing it a Jewish holiday in need of "a good script editor."

0 Communities Ethics

'A flood of biblical proportions': A survivor's Rosh Hashanah lessons from Hurricane Helene

Justin Goldstein in Forward · 2 Oct

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local community's spirit during Rosh Hashanah.

0 Holidays Communities

Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers

Marcel Gascón Barberá in JTA · 2 Oct

In a meaningful initiative led by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and Rabbi Yaakov Sinyakov, Jewish soldiers on the Ukrainian frontlines have been provided shofars to mark Rosh Hashanah for the first time since the conflict began in 2022.

0 Music Holidays

Six13 Gives Us a Joyful Pop Punk Rosh Hashanah Parody

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Oct

Jewish a cappella group Six13 has released a pop punk parody for Rosh Hashanah, adapting Bowling for Soup's 2004 hit "1985," which aligns perfectly with the upcoming Hebrew year 5785.

0 Politics Holidays

This is the most disorienting Rosh Hashanah in memory

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 2 Oct

Jay Michaelson reflects on the complex emotions surrounding Rosh Hashanah during a turbulent time marked by conflict involving Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran.

0 Politics Israel

My Thoughts as the Year 5784 Ends

Emes Ve-Emunah · 2 Oct

As the Jewish year 5784 closes, the Jewish community is grappling with ongoing challenges, particularly in Israel where external threats persist.

0 Communities Politics

As a new Jewish year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart — and wonder when they will return home

Deborah Danan in JTA · 2 Oct

As Israel enters a new Jewish year, thousands of evacuees face an uncertain future due to ongoing missile threats from Lebanon, primarily impacting residents of northern cities like Kiryat Shemona.

0 History Culture

The “A Year” Edition

Promised Podcast · 2 Oct

Reflections on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre intertwine with Rosh Hashanah themes, exploring how collective trauma and resilience impact Israeli society.

0 Food Holidays

Caraway apple cake

Jewish Chronicle · 2 Oct

Exploring the evolution of a traditional Rosh Hashanah apple cake, this recipe offers a modern twist by incorporating rye flour, caraway seeds, thyme, and a unique addition of root beer.

0 Politics Holidays

Days of Awe - with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 2 Oct

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the intensified Iranian threat against Israel, marked by a recent attack of ballistic missiles, offering a grave reflection on the past year.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Maradona, quantum physics and Rosh Hashanah

eJewishPhilanthropy · 2 Oct

The article draws a parallel between quantum physics and Jewish philosophy to explain the relational essence of existence and its reflection in Rosh Hashanah traditions.

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