high holidays
Unetanah Tokef
A religious poem recited on the High Holidays that is meant to strike fear in us.
What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah
Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.
On Rosh Hashanah It Is Inscribed
Rosh Hashanah is called Yom Ha-Din, the day we stand in judgment before God.
The Jewish New Year at Home
The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.
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?
Mahzor Contents: A Guide to the High Holidays Prayers
The High Holiday prayer book emphasize the themes of the Days of Awe — introspection and repentance