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.
‘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.
‘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?
