Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah 101

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

Where to Stream Rosh Hashanah Services

Where to find online services for the Jewish new year.

How to Greet Someone on Rosh Hashanah

Shana Tova and various other greetings are used when wishing someone a happy Jewish new year.

Must-Know Rosh Hashanah Words and Phrases

Your glossary for the Jewish New Year.

Advertisement

Next Torah Portion

Summary

In this Torah portion, Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and instructs the community to gather every seven years to read publicly from the Torah. God predicts the eventual straying of the Israelites.

FULL SUMMARY

HAFTARAH SUMMARY

Parashat Vayeilech

Deuteronomy 31:1-30

Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20 | Shabbat Shuva (with Vayeilech)

Quality Leaders

Moses and Joshua possessed leadership characteristics that we continue to look for in our leaders today.

Daf Yomi

A global project of Talmud study, Daf Yomi covers the entire 2,711 pages of the Talmud in 7.5 years of daily study. Click below to join by signing up for our Daily Dose of Talmud newsletter and to see our most recent Daf Yomi essays.


Recharge Now

Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:

The Enemy Is Ourselves

The lesson of the one Jewish holiday commemorating a political assassination.

Giving Ear to the Voice

What will I hear when the shofar is sounded this Rosh Hashanah?

The Blind Leading

Who will take us out of the darkness and into the light?


MORE from MY JEWISH LEARNING

Ask the Expert: Blue Strings On Tzitzit

Why do some Jews wear tzitzit woven with a blue string?

Conspiracy Theories and the Jews

From medieval blood libels to the attacks of September 11, Jews have been a favorite subject for conspiracists.

What Makes a Fish Kosher?

Your guide to choosing a kosher fish.

What Judaism Says About Reincarnation

The notion that souls can be reborn after death figures prominently in Jewish mysticism.

Shabbat Blessings for Friday Night

Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.

Jewish Clothing

Garments for synagogue and, for some, all-day wear.

Advertisement