High Holidays During Coronavirus
How to Celebrate the High Holidays At Home
Even when we can't gather in person, it's possible to create a meaningful holiday experience at home.
Rosh Hashanah 2021
In 2021, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, Sept. 6 and ends at sundown on Wednesday Sept. 8.
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In this Torah portion, Moses describes the Covenant between God and the Israelites, urging the Israelites to uphold the Covenant and honor the Torah so that they may be rewarded with life in the Land of Israel.
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