Rosh Hashanah
Fear and Trembling About High Holy Days Services
Elul, which initiates the holiday countdown, is more than just a calendric alarm clock.
“If!”– Walking Backwards into Elul
This Jewish month is the doorway to the High Holy Days of awe, meaning, introspection and transformation.
The Perfect High Holy Day Sermon You Will Never Hear
Too often rabbis say either what we think people need to hear or what we feel obligated to share.
Shul-Shopping? Don’t Do It Now
The High Holidays are the worst days to experience the personality and atmosphere of a synagogue.
A Family Ritual for Blessing the New Year
A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah ceremony combines elements of Tashlich and a healing ritual.
The Sweetness of Slowing Down
This apples and honey (bourbon) challah bread pudding is a Rosh Hashanah tradition.
How To Lead A Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Seder
This ritual for the Jewish New Year goes far beyond dipping apples in honey.
Self-Deception
Before the Children of Israel enter the land, Moses cautions them against self-deception, an appropriate warning for the High Holidays as well.
It’s Easy to Make a Resolution. But How Can We Keep It?
To keep your resolution, you may need to change your environment.
Our Mississippi Rosh Hashanah Table
Our table was once too big for us, then we became too big for it, and now we fit almost exactly in its seats… and in future years, with grandkids and the ongoing cycle of celebrations, we will outgrow it again.