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On Rosh Hashanah It Is Inscribed
Rosh Hashanah is called Yom Ha-Din, the day we stand in judgment before God.
We Are Not Alone
Repentance is made easier with the support of others, human and divine, and by setting realistic goals.
Book of Life
The life and death imagery of Rosh Hashanah is meant to spur people to improve their behavior.
The Jewish New Year at Home
The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.
Rosh Hashanah Theology and Themes
The Jewish New Year is simultaneously a time of great celebration and subtle trepidation.
How Rosh Hashanah Became New Year’s Day
In the Torah, the beginning of the year was clearly set in the spring. So what happened?
Food Laws in the Bible
The consumption of food and drink was subject to certain restrictions that became the basis for later Jewish dietary practices.
Kashrut: History and Development
Rabbinic Judaism elaborated a series of practices for putting the biblical restrictions into practice.
Making Meat Kosher: Between Slaughtering and Cooking
Blood must be removed from kosher meat, usually by salting and soaking, before it may be cooked and consumed.