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Sukkot checklist: Everything you need to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday

Sukkot is here! Follow this step-by-step checklist to build your sukkah, gather your lulav and etrog, and make the most of the holiday.

Sukkot Guide 2025: How and when to celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday

Sukkot is the ultimate Jewish harvest festival. Here’s how to celebrate in 2025 — from sukkah building to waving the Four Species.

What to say (and not say) to 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 observance & rituals: A beginner’s Q&A to the Jewish Day of Atonement

If you’ve ever wondered about fasting, services, or repentance, here’s a full guide to observing Yom Kippur.

Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? Unpacking 5 traditions

The 25-hour fast isn’t just about no food — it’s about atonement and connection. Explore the meaning behind five Yom Kippur customs.

Yizkor on Yom Kippur: Remembering amid new grief

On Yom Kippur, the Yizkor service becomes a space to honor those lost — past and recent — and to weave memory into our collective mourning.

Teshuvah explained: How do Jews forgive and repent on Yom Kippur

Teshuvah isn’t just “sorry.” Dive into the Jewish teachings on confession, repair, and spiritual renewal.

The ultimate guide to hosting a Yom Kippur break fast

If you’re up for the challenge this year, Unpacked has you covered with the ultimate guide to hosting your Yom Kippur first break fast.

Beyond bagels: Yom Kippur break fast foods from Jewish communities around the world

Yom Kippur ends with foods as varied as the Jewish diaspora itself. Here’s what’s served around the world.

Yom Kippur guide 2025: 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 2025 and how to celebrate it.

Sweet New Year, sweeter treats: Rosh Hashanah desserts that deliver

Sweeten the New Year with apple, honey, and desserts that actually deliver. These Rosh Hashanah treats are anything but boring.

Jewish New Year greetings: How to wish your Jewish friends a happy Rosh Hashanah

Want to send warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah but unsure how? Explore traditional greetings, their meanings, and how to express them with respect and joy.

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