Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is a time for eating! Jews fast on Yom Kippur, and some other holidays as well.

The ram's horn is blown on the High Holidays in three specific ways.

The Haftarah selection comes from Hosea 14:2-10 and Micah 7:18-20. Ashkenazic communities add Joel 2:15-27.

Asking God for forgiveness.

Or, how to survive Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.

Lessons from tradition about the meaning of the ram's horn blown on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The history and observance of this minor fast day right after Rosh Hashanah.

The additional Amidah contains the major themes of the holiday season.

Step-by-step instructions, materials not included.

At the High Holidays four shofar sounds with endless messages.

There is a change of mood from the beginning to the end of the 10 days of repentance.