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High Holy Days Rituals

14 Rosh Hashanah Gifts to Celebrate the New Year

By Lindsey Silken

I hope you’re as excited for Rosh Hashanah this year as I am. These are some of my favorite items to...

Culture, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah

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Fasting on Yom Kippur: All You Need To Know

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Guide to the High Holy Days: Symbols and Rituals Fasting on Yom Kippur One...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Yom Kippur

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What Is Yom Kippur? Meaning, Significance & Traditions

By 18Doors

Yom Kippur is the “Day of Atonement” and the holiest day of the Jewish Year. Healthy adults are commanded to...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Yom Kippur

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What is the Meaning of Rosh Hashanah (a Cheat Sheet)

By 18Doors

Rosh Hashanah (literally “Head of the Year” in Hebrew) is the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is the first of...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Jewish Holidays Toolbox, Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah Guide: When is Rosh Hashanah 2022?

By 18Doors

To read our 20-page Guide to the High Holy Days, check out the links below, or view it as a PDF.   The...

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When Is Yom Kippur 2022: Start and End Dates

By 18Doors

Traditionally, Yom Kippur is known as the Day of Atonement. It’s a Jewish holiday for personal reflection,...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Yom Kippur

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Unlocking High Holy Days With Kids: A Cheat Sheet

By 18Doors

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Everything You Need for Rosh Hashanah

By Lindsey Silken

With Rosh Hashanah around the corner, you might not know exactly how you’ll celebrate this year. It may...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Holiday How To, Holiday Toolbox

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6 Ways To Celebrate Rosh Hashanah Without Attending Synagogue

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

I’ve spoken to several people recently who don’t plan to attend synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah, but who...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah

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Tashlich Alternatives To Try With Kids This Rosh Hashanah

By 18Doors

During the Rosh Hashanah holiday, many adults and kids alike observe tashlich. It’s a fun outdoor tradition...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, High Holy Days Rituals, Parenting Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah

Guide: Tashlich: A Fun, Accessible Ceremony

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days What is Tashlich? During the Rosh Hashanah holiday, many individuals...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays

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My First Yom Kippur

By Laura Drescher

Zach and I were married on September 16! We were away having a blast on our honeymoon in Portugal, but before...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Newlywed, Yom Kippur

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A Family Seder for Rosh Hashanah

By Benjamin Maron

Eating together can bring a family together. We often suggest inviting family members who aren’t Jewish...

Books, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Holiday How To

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Understanding the High Holy Days: A Primer for Partners New to Judaism

By Rabbi Jonathan Kraus

This High Holy Days Primer will tell you everything you need to know about holidays around the Jewish New Year. “Why...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals

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10Q: Reflection for All

By 18Doors

The following is a guest blog post by Dina Mann, National Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for Reboot, an...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals

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Video: Hear the Shofar

By Benjamin Maron

For many people, the shofar blasts are the highlight of the Rosh Hashanah synagogue services. Similar to fireworks...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Rosh Hashanah

man looking at water

Fasting on Yom Kippur: All You Need to Know

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Guide to the High Holy Days: Symbols and Rituals Fasting on Yom Kippur One...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Rituals, Jewish Holidays, Yom Kippur

The Sixth Yom Kippur Commandment

By 18Doors

1178 August 13, 2013 Most Jews, be they secular or devout, practicing or not, can agree that we have enough...

High Holy Days Rituals, Yom Kippur

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Creating a Rosh Hashanah Dinner Tradition: With Menu & Recipes

By Jayne Cohen

Need a Rosh Hashanah dinner menu and set of recipes to make the night one no one will forget? We’ve got...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, High Holy Days Rituals

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