Guide to Jewish Holidays

The Jewish calendar is filled with many major and minor holidays and we are here to unpack them all.

What is Rosh Hashanah? Jewish New Year traditions and symbols explained

Why do Jews dip apples in honey, blow the shofar and perform tashlich? Learn the meaning behind these Rosh Hashanah traditions and symbols.

How to wish your Jewish friends a happy Rosh Hashanah

There are several different ways to wish someone a happy new year or greet someone on Rosh Hashanah — here’s a couple you can use:

Filling the silence: What does the shofar ask of us on Rosh Hashanah?

The shofar’s cry calls us to ask the questions we’ve been avoiding, confront painful truths and recognize that we’re strong enough to face the answers.

Rosh Hashanah guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish New Year

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and how to celebrate it.

Why your Rosh Hashanah honey tastes different every year

A beekeeper on why no two jars of honey are alike, and how to pick one worth dipping into this Rosh Hashanah.

Beyond apples and honey: Rosh Hashanah traditions and foods from around the world

From sugar-dipped apples in Turkey to pickled olives in Tunisia, Jewish communities have developed their own ways of welcoming the new year.

High Holidays 2026 guide: When are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur 2026?

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur never land the same time twice — so when are the High Holidays in 2026? We’ve got you.

‘I am for my beloved and my beloved is for me’: Why is the month of Elul so important in Judaism?

What is Elul, and how is it observed? Explore the meaning of the Hebrew month and the traditions that prepare Jews for Rosh Hashanah.

What are the Three Weeks? Understanding the saddest days of the Jewish calendar

Why do Jews mourn for three weeks every summer? Here’s what the Three Weeks commemorate and how the period is observed today.

Is Shavuot more important than Yom Kippur in Judaism?

Shavuot and Yom Kippur are separate holidays. But in Judaism, they tell one story about revelation, failure, and rebuilding the covenant.

‘And You Shall Love the Convert’: The meaning of Shavuot today

The Torah commands Jews 36 times to “love the convert.” But what does that actually look like in conversion journeys today?

Passover readings and prayers about Israel, Iran, Ukraine, and antisemitism to add to your 2026 seder

Every Passover tells the same story — but no two seders feel the same. These readings and prayers help bring this year’s fears, questions, and hopes to the table.

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