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The Psalm To Read Before Rosh Hashanah

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

An Afro-Ashkefardi Recipe For Rosh Hashanah

From black-eyed pea hummus spiked with homemade horseradish harissa to matzoh-meal fried chicken cooked in shmaltz, to peach noodle kugels ...

Sweet New Year: Sing it With Me!

As I’ve mentioned before, my Jewish experiences have been heavily influenced by music — and my music by Jewish experiences.While recording ...

How to Greet Someone on Rosh Hashanah

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

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 ...

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 ...

The Final Hours Before Rosh Hashanah

Customs for the day and evening before the 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 ...

Chinese Food Is Perfect for Rosh Hashanah

Forget Jewish Christmas, it’s all about Chinese New Year.

A New Year: Another New Beginning

If I’ve learned anything being a black, observant, Jewish hip-hop artist, it’s that it takes time and patience for something ...

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