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Apple & Honey Ginger Crumble

During Rosh Hashanah, we dip apples in honey to symbolize the start of a sweet new year. Many families enjoy...

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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? The High Holy Days—or, High Holidays as they are also called—consist...

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Symbols and Rituals: 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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Woman and young girl covering their eyes.

Yom Kippur Cheat Sheet

“Day of Atonement” In Hebrew. Healthy adults are commanded to refrain from eating and drinking from sunset to...

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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

When I was growing up, my Mom would always serve seasonal fruit after dinner. When she would occasionally forget,...

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Rosh Hashanah Cheat Sheet

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

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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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Apple & Honey Galette

The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the New Year on the Jewish calendar. To sweeten the...

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Brisket Braised in a Homemade Japanese Barbecue Sauce

When I think of the High Holy Days in an American Ashkenazi Jewish household, perhaps the most iconic main...

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6 Ways to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah if You’re not Attending Services

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

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High Holy Days with Kids Cheat Sheet

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur–aren’t exactly tailor-made for kids. The truth is, it is a very adult-focused...

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Guide: Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family: Fun and Meaningful Activities

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Fun and Meaningful Activities To whatever degree your family is planning...

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Different Religions, Same Guilt

I was born on Yom Kippur, so the holiday has always held a particular fascination for me. When I was young,...

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Guide: The High Holy Days Bring Up Loss and Remembrance for Some People

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Something to bear in mind is that, for a lot of people, this particular...

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Guide: Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days The High Holy Days are a time for families to come together. But you...

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Guide: Symbols and Rituals: Tashlich: a Fun, Accessible Ceremony

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Tashlich: a Fun, Accessible Ceremony During the Rosh Hashanah holiday,...

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High Holidays Recipes

These recipes are drawn from articles that have been published on our site over the years. They are organized...

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