Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah guide 2026: How and when to celebrate Learn how to celebrate Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah: hakafot, Torah reading cycle, prayers for rain, and joyous Torah dancing.
What is Simchat Torah? The origins of a beloved Jewish holiday How did finishing the Torah become a holiday of singing and dancing? Explore Simchat Torah’s origins and its place in Jewish life.
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.
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.
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.
