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Category: How to observe Rosh Hashanah
Social Justice Commission High Holiday Reader 5785
Our tradition teaches: the sound of the shofar can literally break down the walls, both physical and spiritual. It can shatter complacency and indifference.
Social Justice Commission
September 23, 2024
High Holidays
Holidays
How to Prevent High Holiday Burnout
The delicate balancing act of celebrating and observing the High Holidays can be mixed with a bit of overwhelm. Here's what you can do.
Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah
September 17, 2024
High Holidays
Holidays
How to recite Kiddush on Rosh Hashanah (even on Shabbat)
On Rosh Hashanah, we recite a special kiddush blessing that marks the moment. On Shabbat and Saturday nights, there are special inclusions.
Rabbi Jeremy Markiz
September 14, 2023
Holidays
How to observe Rosh Hashanah
When the Holidays Are Hard
Everyone celebrates Rosh Hashanah differently, but sometimes, the holidays are hard. What can we do when this is true?
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
September 11, 2023
Elul
Holidays
Celebrating the High Holy Days From Home
Celebrating the high holy days from home gives us ample opportunity to bring the sacred even further into our lives.
Rabbi Sydni Adler Rubinstein
August 13, 2023
Elul
High Holidays
Tashlikh: A Quick Overview
One of the beautiful customs associated with Rosh Hashanah is Tashlikh, a brief service that takes place by a body of water.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 20, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
What is Tashlich?
What is Tashlich? How do you do it, what is its history, what are the environmental concerns and, of course, why I love Tashlich.
Emily Jaeger
September 19, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
My Bangin’ Rosh Hashanah Seder
Emily Jaeger explains to us: What is the Rosh Hashanah seder, how do we perform it, and why you might consider doing one too.
Emily Jaeger
September 15, 2022
Food
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah At Home
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 15, 2022
High Holidays
Holidays
Candle Lighting for Rosh Hashanah
When and how to do Rosh Hashanah Candle Lighting. We usher in Rosh Hashanah by lighting candles, just as we do on Shabbat.
The Observant Life (Book)
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Rabbi Alan Lucas
September 12, 2022
Blessings
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