Celebrate
Why Yom Kippur Is a Joyous Holiday
Jewish texts portray Yom Kippur as a serious day of repentance and reflection — but not one of sadness.
The Anti Auto-Correct Religion
In an era of predictive ideology, Judaism maintains that humans are endowed with free will.
High Holidays During Coronavirus
My Jewish Learning’s Yom Kippur Program Schedule
Register for the morning service and classes, and browse through the full schedule of events for Yom Kippur with My Jewish Learning.
My Jewish Learning’s Rosh Hashanah Program Schedule
Register for the speed service and classes, and browse through the full schedule of events for Rosh Hashanah with My Jewish Learning.
High Holidays During Coronavirus
Where to Hear the Shofar in New York in 2020
A selection of a few live shofar blowings you might enjoy during the holiday.
High Holidays During Coronavirus
In Praise of Uncertainty
The unpredictability of life is scary and even anxiety-inducing. But it’s also a blessing -- and one of the great themes of Rosh Hashanah.
Why Every Home Needs Its Own Menorah
The tradition of lighting Hanukkah candles in every household teaches that all of us have the power to lighten our little corner of the world.
When a Loved One’s Politics Feels Like a Betrayal
In civil engagement, Judaism offers a way forward.
What is Not OK to Eat on Passover
Your guide to which foods are customarily avoided on the holiday.
Maybe the New Year Will Make the Messiah Come…
There is something about the new in the new year that inspires a sense of “I can do this!”