A classic dessert for a sweet new year

Ever since we had kids, I’ve started to really love the idea of coming back home. Maybe it’s to see ...

Surprising connections about what sacrifice really means

The focus is on God, humanity and the relationship between the two.

How the liturgy for the Jewish New Year differs from standard Shabbat and weekday prayers.

During the month of Elul, prayers to say and vows to renounce.

When you need a break from honey cake.

The additional Amidah contains the major themes of the holiday season.

The images of the secular New Year—Times Square, Champagne in fancy glasses, funny hats and noisemakers—are all fun and happy. ...

Rosh Hashanah deals not just with the Jewish New Year, but also with questions of how the Jewish calendar is decided.