High Holy Days

Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers

Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year.

By AARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
24/09/2023

AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons

Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
23/09/2023

High Holy Days: A fresh start, change of heart in this sacred season - opinion

These Days of Awe offer an opportunity for a fresh start, an opportunity to escape all of the distracting noise in this world, and a chance to see the light and blessings around us.

God is against cancel culture - opinion

Just as we hope that God will forgive us and grant us atonement during the High Holy Days, we must personally reject the unforgiving insidious practice of cancel culture.

By EVAN NIERMAN
19/09/2023

Bomb threats target US synagogues during Rosh Hashanah

Bomb threats have been plaguing synagogues in the US since the summer, but all the threats on Rosh Hashanah were deemed not credible.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
18/09/2023

Rosh Hashanah: Food traditions of the Jewish High Holy Days

As you plan your Rosh Hashanah meals, consider the traditions of your family, and new ones as well.

By SYBIL KAPLAN
16/09/2023

Rosh Hashanah: Thoughts of women during the Days of Awe

For these Yamim Noraim, we should be ever so proud as we are raised to a new peak by the women of Am Yisrael, the Nation of Israel.

By DAVID GEFFEN
16/09/2023

What role do women have in the Jewish High Holy Days? - opinion

With the approach of the High Holy Days, women are searching for a role that will be neither insignificant nor undervalued.

Heading mindfully into the High Holy Days

Perhaps, if you haven’t already begun, this too can be your time to begin in earnest to focus on yourself, your values, and your needs.

By DR. BATYA L. LUDMAN
15/09/2023

Jews must prepare for High Holidays bomb threats, security experts warn

Ahead of the High Holidays, when sanctuaries see their highest attendance of the year, synagogues need to review security procedures in order to avoid panic

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA , JACOB GURVIS/JTA
14/09/2023
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