rosh hashanah

Visual symbols of the Jewish New Year include the shofar and apples and honey. 

Mass emails and social posts asking for forgiveness from ‘anyone I hurt’ bypass the hard work of repentance.

The ram's horn is blown on the High Holidays in three specific ways.

The Jewish practice of repentance involves not merely turning away from sin, but turning toward the dark parts of ourselves.

Prohibitions on activities on the Jewish new year are similar to Shabbat, but with a few important differences.

The Jewish new year celebration is two days long.

Impress your friends and family with these little-known facts about the Jewish New Year.

The Jewish New Year is simultaneously a time of great celebration and subtle trepidation.