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Eileh Ezkarah for Pittsburgh
A prayer for the eleven Jews massacred on October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life synagogue.
Reflections for Elul
Four prominent Jewish thinkers share jewels of wisdom in preparation for the High Holidays.
Where to Stream Rosh Hashanah Services for Free
Where to find a free online service for the Jewish new year.
Do Jews Send Rosh Hashanah Cards?
Jews have been sending New Years' greetings by mail for centuries.
When Sandy Koufax Refused to Play on Yom Kippur
Koufax’s refusal to play on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, became a major point of pride for American Jews, who saw that it was possible to live in two cultures at once.
What Happens on Erev Yom Kippur, the Night Before the Holiday?
Rituals for entering the Day of Atonement.
Symbols of Rosh Hashanah
Visual symbols of the Jewish New Year include the shofar and apples and honey.
Shalom Aleichem
This poem is sung in virtually all Jewish homes prior to the Shabbat evening meal.
What is the Meaning of the Word “Shavuot”?
The name of this holiday has more to do with when it falls than what it is about.
What Happens on Shavuot?
Rituals for the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah.