October 2, 2024

The Book of Jonah’s Kingly Crossover

Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern October 2, 2024

The tyrannical monarch had become a model penitent, revealed as a model for all those seeking a second chance.

Sephardic Torah from the Holy Land | The Fast of October 6th

Rabbi Daniel Bouskila October 2, 2024

When the Third of Tishri falls out on Shabbat – as it does this year – the fast is pushed to the following day. This year, the “following day” is October 6th.

When Everything Hits Us All at Once

David Suissa October 2, 2024

With so many things hitting us at once, our job is to help you make sense of it all. To give you a taste of what I mean, here’s a brief recap of a Rosh Hashanah moment like no other.

‘Anyada Buena!’: A New Children’s Book, ‘A Turkish Rosh Hashanah,’ Paints a Vibrant Picture of an Ancient Jewish Community

Tabby Refael October 2, 2024

The experience of reading the book aloud to children is what anyone would want from introducing kids to new Jewish communities, traditions and language through literature.

The Psychological Benefits of Tashlich

Brian Fishbach October 2, 2024

Tashlich, meaning “to cast off,” is a Rosh Hashanah ritual symbolizing the act of casting away sins by throwing breadcrumbs into a naturally-flowing body of water.

Zionism After October 7

Gil Troy October 2, 2024

Cataclysmic events challenge us to reset, reframe and reclaim. Similarly, the profound Jewish New Year process invites us to look in the mirror, update perspectives and change anything there we don’t want to see.