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Sephardic Jeweled Rosh Hashanah Rice

Sweet and fragrant, this dish incorporates symbolic holiday foods.

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.

What Happens in Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

Highlights of the Jewish New Year prayer services.

The Psalm To Read Before Rosh Hashanah

Why is Psalm 27 an important part of the spiritual preparation for the High Holidays?

The Final Hours Before Rosh Hashanah

Customs for the day and evening before the Jewish New Year.

Science and Rosh Hashanah Do Mix

What did you do this Rosh Hashanah? I spent my holiday in synagogue applying the scientific method, snacking on honey-flavored ...

How to Greet Someone on Rosh Hashanah

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

When the Medium Came for Rosh Hashanah

I’ve never actively sought out or consulted with a medium, or anyone who made claims to be able to communicate ...

Syrian Candied Gourd for Rosh Hashanah

Everybody knows about dipping apples in honey to celebrate Rosh Hashanah for a “sweet” year. But in the Syrian tradition, we have ...

Do Jews Fast on Rosh Hashanah?

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

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