High Holidays at Unpacked

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah actually have no inherent mitzvot, but we do pray for rain. Here’s why:

Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are the culmination of the High Holiday season. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.

If you’re up for the challenge this year, Unpacked has you covered with the ultimate guide to hosting your Yom Kippur first break fast.

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and how to celebrate it.

You asked, we answered! Our editor Sara Himeles who recently finished her rabbinical studies answered all of your Yom Kippur questions.

Are you ready for the holiest day of the Jewish year?

Jewish thinkers have explored the meaning of teshuvah for centuries. How do we put these ideas of forgiveness and repentance into practice?

Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, and how to celebrate it.

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

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

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?

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