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Liberating Life

The High Holidays focus on death so that we may renew our lives.

From Estrangement to Reconciliation

The High Holidays are but milestones on the journey toward renewal of our relationship with God.

Confronting Death, Finding Renewal

The emphatic message of the High Holidays: Change is possible.

The Shofar as Prayer

Lessons from tradition about the meaning of the ram's horn blown on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Book of Life

The life and death imagery of Rosh Hashanah is meant to spur people to improve their behavior.

Pomegranate Truffles

Pomegranate truffles are a popular dessert in my Rosh Hashanah table. Persians are addicted to pomegranates; they even use pomegranates ...

Enhancing the Amidah

A selection of piyyutim from the Rosh Hashanah Amidah

How To Make A Shofar

Step-by-step instructions, materials not included.

The Origins of the Shofar

The command to sound the ram's horn is found in the Torah.

The Shofar’s Question

The sound of the ram's horn asks: "What are you doing here?"

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