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What The Jewish New Year Looks Like In Brooklyn

While my family passed those first few lonely months in quarantine together in Brooklyn, the pandemic’s...

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Unlocking High Holy Days with Kids: A Cheat Sheet

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Quiz for Couples: What’s Your Jewish New Year Vibe?

Haven’t figured out what you’re doing for the Jewish New Year? Let’s see what kind of vibe...

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Quiz for Parents: What’s Your Jewish New Year Vibe?

Haven’t figured out what your family is doing for the Jewish New Year? Take this quiz to see what your...

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Unlocking Yom Kippur: A Cheat Sheet

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Unlocking Rosh Hashanah: A Cheat Sheet

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Apple And Honey Ginger Crumble

There’s nothing quite like an apple and honey ginger crumble for Rosh Hashanah. During Rosh Hashanah,...

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Apple & Honey Hand Pie Pocket

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, usually falls in September or October, and is typically celebrated by eating...

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Ethiopian Chicken Schnitzel with Hot Honey

All you really need is one good chicken schnitzel recipe… Schniztel is typically a tenderized, flattened...

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Everything You Need for Rosh Hashanah

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

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5 Conversation Starters for Couples Before the High Holy Days

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward to...

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Cut fresh pomegranates and seeds on a table alongside apples and a honey jar.

Guide to the High Holy Days Introduction and Table of Contents

The High Holy Days — What Are They? Let our High Holy Days Guide help you. The High Holy Days—or, High Holidays...

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Tashlich Alternatives to Try with Kids this Rosh Hashanah

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

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Rosh Hashanah Crafts & Activities

Even if you’ve never celebrated the Jewish New Year before, or you haven’t done it in a kid-friendly...

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How To Spend Yom Kippur Day With Kids

Wondering how to spend Yom Kippur with your kids this year? You will likely be at home, and if you have young...

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Round Challah Recipe & Braiding Tutorial

If you’ve never baked a round challah, or any shape challah, this recipe and braiding tutorial from PJ...

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How To Greet People During The High Holy Days

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days How to Greet People during the High Holy Days Throughout the High...

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A Meditation for Yom Kippur

This is a meditation I wrote for Yom Kippur. You can do it anywhere, alone or with loved ones. You don’t...

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7 Ways To Have Family Fun For Rosh Hashanah

I always laugh when people say “the High Holy Days are early this year” or “Rosh Hashanah is late this year.”...

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All You Need is Chalk and Water for This Rosh Hashanah Ritual

My husband and I don’t belong to a synagogue, but we still want to celebrate Jewish holidays with our...

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Celebrating the High Holy Days with Kids Booklet

Available in on-screen reading friendly (PDF) and printer-friendly, downloadable (PDF) versions. For more booklets,...

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Rosh Hashanah Cinnamon Roll Challah with an Italian Twist

Challah for the Jewish New Year is special—round to celebrate the circle of life and sweet (typically with raisins)...

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Japanese-Style Apple and Honey Roll Cake

If you’re looking for a new twist on a classic dish, then look no further than this Japanese-Style Apple...

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You (Really) Can Host a Jewish Holiday Meal

So maybe you didn’t grow up with Judaism and you’re still learning what Rosh Hashanah (or Passover or Hanukkah…)...

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