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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Parashat Nitzavim

Deuteronomy 29:9 - 30:20

Isaiah 61:10 - 63:9

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