Your glossary for the Jewish New Year.

Essential vocabulary for understanding the Talmud.

The Jewish New Year is a time of rejoicing and serious introspection.

An overview of the Jewish state and its many accomplishments and challenges.

In 2019, the first night of Hanukkah is Sunday, Dec. 22.

In 2020, the "birthday of the trees" begins at sundown on Sunday Feb. 9 and ends at sundown on Monday Feb. 10.

An overview of the wide variety of food eaten by the descendants of the Spanish exile.

European Jewish food developed along with the migration of the European Jewish community -- from West to East.