What Is Shabbat Shuvah?
The Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur emphasizes themes of return and repentance.
Rosh Hashanah 2017
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Wednesday, September 20 and ends on the evening of Friday, September 22.
Yom Kippur 2017
Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Friday, September 29 and ends at sundown on Saturday, September 30.
This Week's Torah Portion
Ha’Azinu
In this Torah portion, Moses recites a song to the Children of Israel that serves as testimony of their covenant with God. God tells Moses to head up Mount Nebo to find his final resting place.
Parashat Ha’Azinu
Torah Reading
Deuteronomy 32:1 - 32:52
Haftarah
Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27 | Shabbat Shuva
Featured Commentary
When It’s Better To Do Verse
What a shift from prose to poetry teaches us about Moses’ message.
Videos @ MJL
Embracing A Jewish Henna Wedding Tradition
This custom is a treasured part of Moroccan Jewish and other Mizrahi marriage celebrations.
Tallit (The Prayer Shawl)
The corner fringes on this ritual garment remind the wearer of all the commandments in the Torah.
Recipes
Sephardic Jeweled Rosh Hashanah Rice
Sweet and fragrant, this dish incorporates symbolic holiday foods.
How to Braid Challah for Shabbat, Holidays or Anytime
Our how-to video will help you conquer the art of braiding challah for any occasion.
Quizzes
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Directories for locating synagogues and other Jewish institutions in your area.