Called hol hamoed, the intermediate days are observed differently than the beginning and final ones.

Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot, marks the thematic end of the High Holiday period.

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

A few weeks ago, Rachel Stern wrote about the real blessings technology can bring, particularly when you’re outside of a ...

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The central home ritual of Rosh Hashanah consists of a special festive meal.

Every year the President sends greetings to the Jewish people for Rosh Hashanah. President Bush has been careful to not ...

Four prominent Jewish thinkers share jewels of wisdom in preparation for the High Holidays.

Jewish tradition places its celebration of the new year at a precarious moment in the calendar.

One day or two.