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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Rosh Hashanah Haftarah: Nehemiah 7:72-:83, 9-11
This alternative Haftarah for Rosh Hashanah used in Reform Judaism describes a Tishrei observance
Genesis 21: The Birth of Isaac
First Day of Rosh Hashanah Services. Rosh Hashanah Prayer Services. Rosh Hashanah in the Community.
10 Things the Shofar Symbolizes
Here's how the shofar sounds were interpreted in a classic text more than 1,000 years ago.
Highlights of the Rosh Hashanah Service
How the liturgy for the Jewish New Year differs from standard Shabbat and weekday prayers.
Rosh Hashanah Theology and Themes
The Jewish New Year is simultaneously a time of great celebration and subtle trepidation.
The Jewish New Year at Home
The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.
Kashrut: History and Development
Rabbinic Judaism elaborated a series of practices for putting the biblical restrictions into practice.