High Holidays

Whatever the Weather — Emulating the Etrog

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur offer a unique opportunity for teshuvah and prayer. Here are simple, practical ways to make them count.

She had planned every detail of Erev Yom Kippur. Then one phone call from her daughter taught her an unforgettable lesson about doing Hashem’s will.

A practical guide to preparing for Shabbat Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Akiva’s lesson on why even one small step of teshuvah matters

We ask Hashem to reign over us on Rosh Hashanah, but crowning Him King requires something from us too: taking the crown off our own heads.

How to Enter Rosh Hashanah Prepared — in Halachah, Teshuvah, Shalom, Emunah, and Action

As cholera swept through Poznań in 1831, Rabbi Akiva Eiger faced a difficult question: How could Jews observe the High Holidays without putting lives at risk?

Unlike other Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah lasts two days everywhere. Discover the Maharal’s explanation of what those two days represent.

The Days of Awe can awaken both sincere teshuvah and a punishing demand for perfection. Here’s how to recognize which voice you’re hearing.

You don’t have to understand every word of the machzor to have meaningful prayer. Here are seven ways to connect more deeply this Rosh Hashanah.

Why do Jews gather by the water on Rosh Hashanah? Explore the history, meaning, and traditions behind Tashlich.

Strengthening our Shabbat observance as the year draws to a close can bring spiritual merit, blessing, and preparation for the Day of Judgment

The moving story, meaning, and timeless message behind one of the most powerful prayers of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Explore the deeper meaning of Elul through Kabbalah, from the letter yud and the month’s spiritual symbols to its connection with repentance, action, and closeness to Hashem.

The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a powerful time for teshuvah. Learn how to turn reflection and regret into meaningful, lasting change.

Selichot should be more than words recited in a rush. Learn why concentration, reflection, and proper pronunciation are important when saying these special prayers.

When should Selichot be recited, and why are the pre-dawn hours considered especially meaningful? Learn two practical halachot about the proper time for these prayers.

Former judge Shimon Feinberg reflects on his years in Israel’s legal system, his return to Jewish observance, and how standing before human courts deepened his understanding of Divine justice, Yom Kippur, and the mercy of the true Judge