rosh hashanah

This Rosh Hashanah, Try Picking Up the Phone

Mass emails and social posts asking for forgiveness from ‘anyone I hurt’ bypass the hard work of repentance.

The Shofar Blasts

The ram's horn is blown on the High Holidays in three specific ways.

The Art of Teshuvah

The Jewish practice of repentance involves not merely turning away from sin, but turning toward the dark parts of ourselves.

Is it OK to do this on Rosh Hashanah?

Prohibitions on activities on the Jewish new year are similar to Shabbat, but with a few important differences.

Why Does Rosh Hashanah Last for Two Days?

The Jewish new year celebration is two days long.

9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosh Hashanah

Impress your friends and family with these little-known facts about the Jewish New Year.

Counting the Jewish Years

How the Jewish year is numbered.

Rosh Hashanah Theology and Themes

The Jewish New Year is simultaneously a time of great celebration and subtle trepidation.