High Holidays

Rosh Hashanah Musaf Amidah

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

The Differences Between Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

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

Confessing Our Sins

The two prayers, Ashamnu and Al Chet constitute the Jewish confession.

Perspectives on Avinu Malkeinu, the Classic High Holiday Prayer

Different aspects of this popular and fascinating liturgy.

How to Navigate High Holiday Morning Services

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services feature many additions that can make the services difficult to follow. Here’s a guide.

Text of Yom Kippur Viddui

This prayer of confession is repeated multiple times throughout the Day of Atonement

Reflections on Liturgy of the High Holy Days

We spent the whole morning of prayers during the High Holidays on our pleas for forgiveness from God, and our ...

Blessed Are Thou Lord Who Multitasks

Rosh Hashanah is a magical time.  Or at least, we seem to think so. According to the Mishnah (Rosh Hashanah ...