Dozing on the Days of Awe
Jewish Journal
September 22, 2011
Don’t let Maimonides catch you napping on Rosh HaShanah.
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Let Your Fingers Do the Gift Shopping
Lisa Alcalay Klug
September 29, 2005
When it comes to the High Holidays, festive meals aren\’t complete without turban-shaped challahs, pomegranates and apples and honey. As a dinner guest, supportive family member and friend, you may be on the lookout for thoughtful gifts. Turns out, in Israel, Rosh Hashanah is a traditional time to exchange presents.
To simplify your shopping, here are creative buys and unique ways to enhance your holidays. With plenty of options for online and phone purchases, you\’ll also save precious time for the more spiritual preparations of the holidays. What\’s more, your shopping for gifts is dual purpose if you also like the idea of supporting the Israeli economy.
Four Ways to Hear the Days of Awe
George Robinson
September 15, 2005
The Days of Awe evoke many feelings, but my first thoughts invariably turn to the special music of these days. From the solemn, almost brooding melody of Kol Nidre to the lilting \”High Holiday\” tune that unifies the music of both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, there is much in which to delight.
Perhaps because this is the only synagogue music that many Jews hear all year, there are fewer alternative versions of the High Holiday liturgy than of, say, \”Lecha Dodi\” or \”Adon Olam.\” Still, these albums should help put you in a proper frame of mind.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the High Holidays
Amy Klein
September 15, 2005
Goodbye summer; hello High Holidays. While Rosh Hashanah falls later in the calendar than normal this year (Oct. 3-5), it\’s never too early to get ready for the Jewish New Year. Besides, preparations traditionally begin in the Hebrew month of Elul, which started Sept. 4.
If you didn\’t know that — and were too afraid, too preoccupied or too unknowing to ask — then we have just the thing for you: this handy guide to get your mind, body and soul in the spirit, so to speak, for the Days of Awe.
We\’ve included Frequently Asked Questions about the High Holidays; a how-to on finding a synagogue (no, it\’s not too late); a music and book list for inspiration and explanation; and a primer for those new to the faith.
We also have prepared our special Congregation Directory (pages 40-47), a comprehensive listing of Los Angeles congregations sorted by neighborhoods.
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