high holidays
Ask the Expert: Why Blow the Shofar?
Why we blow a ram's horn on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
The Lowdown on High Holiday Tickets
Why many synagogues are "pay to pray" -- and options for those on a budget.
Beyond Apples and Honey: Symbolic Foods for Rosh Hashanah
Recipes for traditional and meaningful Jewish new year delicacies.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Ask for the High Holidays Off?
What's the best way to approach my boss?
What Is Shabbat Shuvah?
The Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur emphasizes themes of return and repentance.
How to Prepare for Rosh Hashanah
During the month of Elul, prayers to say and vows to renounce.
Unetanah Tokef
A religious poem recited on the High Holidays that is meant to strike fear in us.