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The Jewish New Year at Home
The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.
Where to Stream Simchat Torah Services
Join synagogues from across the country and denominational spectrum for Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret services.
Understanding Viddui
Reciting this prayer of confession is among the core requirements of Yom Kippur.
When Prayer Fails Us
Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, is testament to the failure of prayer to avert national catastrophe.
The Book of Eicha: Faith in a Whirlwind
At the core of Lamentations is an expression of faith in the human capacity to survive in a broken world.
Kol Nidrei: The Power of Words
Why does the holiest day of the Jewish year begin with a dry legal formula renouncing vows?
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Yom Kippur
Impress your friends and family with these little-known facts about the Day of Atonement.
Shabbat Blessings for Friday Night
Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.
Modern Jewish Holidays 101
There are a handful of holidays that entered Jewish life in the latter half of the 20th century.