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What to say on Sukkot: Holiday greetings in Hebrew and English

From “Chag Sameach” to “Moadim L’simcha,” here’s how to wish your Jewish friends a Happy Sukkot in Hebrew and English.

Sukkot Guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday

Sukkot is the ultimate Jewish harvest festival. Here’s how to celebrate in 2026 — from sukkah building to waving the Four Species.

5 Jewish Communities Most Jews Have Never Heard Of

What does it mean to be “happy?”

The Real Reason Orthodox Jews Dress Like This

Yom Kippur greetings: What to say to your Jewish friends on Yom Kippur

“Happy Yom Kippur” isn’t quite right. Here’s what to say instead — and why words matter on the holiest day of the Jewish year.

Yom Kippur guide 2026: How and when to celebrate the Jewish Day of Atonement

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, in 2026 and how to celebrate it.

The work of repair: What teshuvah can teach us about apology, accountability, and letting go

The Jewish practice of teshuvah shows how to confront mistakes, make meaningful amends and move forward without being defined by them.

A gentle knock on the heart for Yom Kippur

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.

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