Guide to Jewish Holidays

The Jewish calendar is filled with many major and minor holidays and we are here to unpack them all.

What do I tell my Jewish friends on Yom Kippur? It’s not happy Yom Kippur

There are several different ways to greet someone on Yom Kippur without saying “Happy Yom Kippur” — here’s a couple you can use:

Why do Jewish people hold break fasts? Unpacking 5 Yom Kippur customs

There are a number of different Yom Kippur customs and traditions observed by Jewish communities around the world.

Finding forgiveness on Yom Kippur: Advice from a therapist and rabbi

Rosh Hashanah reflections: Joy, grief, and solidarity

The best Rosh Hashanah cocktails — Jewish New Year drink ideas that’ll dazzle

Just like we welcome the secular New Year with parties and celebrations on January 1st, why not bring that same festive spirit to Rosh Hashanah?

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.

Hosting Rosh Hashanah for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know

If you’re hosting Rosh Hashanah for friends and family for the first time this year, use this last-minute checklist to make sure you have what you need to celebrate the start of 5784.

What is a Rosh Hashanah seder? How to host the ancient Sephardic celebration

Sephardic Jews have been hosting seders to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, for thousands of years.

What are Rosh Hashanah cards? Why do we send them?

It’s almost Rosh Hashanah and that means apples, honey, pomegranates, shofars (ram’s horn) and… New Years’ cards.

All your Rosh Hashanah questions, answered

Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Rosh Hashanah questions.

Rosh Hashanah guide 2024: 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.

Tu B’Av in the shadow of war: The Jewish day of love is a little more sorrowful this year

Freed hostage Noa Argamani addressed a Tu B’Av message to her partner, Avinatan Or, who is still being held hostage in Gaza, wishing to be reunited.

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