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The Book of Jonah is one of the best known stories in the Bible because of its powerful message of…
On Rosh Hashana, God judges the world (and all the people therein), but their fates are not sealed until…
The Rosh Hashana tashlich ceremony is a tradition that is dear throughout the many diverse hookup communities. Tashlich literally translates as…
We make promises. We swear that we are going to do something, and then hope that we will be in a position to fulfill the vow. But, did you know…
While Rosh Hashana is frequently translated as “new year,” the literal meaning of the Hebrew words is…
In neither of the two Torah references to the holiday of Rosh Hashana, is there a specific mention of…
Since Rosh Hashana is the Day of Judgment, it is customary to eat simanim,* foods with symbolic meanings that invoke God’s blessing. While apple with honey is a universal custom, other…
The shofar is one of the most recognizable symbols of Rosh Hashana. Although it is preferable that…