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High Holy Days

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

10 Rosh Hashanah Recipes for a Sweet New Year

By Sophie Mortman

When I think of Rosh Hashanah recipes, I think of the spiced apple cake my mom used to ship to me in Maine...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

shofar honey and apples

Sign Up for Jewish Holiday Email Series

By 18Doors

We all want the Jewish holidays to be joyous and meaningful–not stressful. But let’s be honest: Challenges...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, High Holy Days, Holiday How To, Jewish Holidays, Passover, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Tu Bishvat, Yom Kippur

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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

Why I Shouldn’t Have Kept Services From My Husband

By Nataliya Naydorf

Yom Kippur two years ago was the first time my husband Andy joined me at our local Chabad for...

High Holy Days, Love and Marriage, Marriage, Relationship Challenges, Relationships, 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

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

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...

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

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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

How to Cook Online with Friends and Family

By Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

I recently heard someone refer to the early days of spring 2020 as the “banana bread phase” of the pandemic....

Grandparent Advice, Grandparents, High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, Holiday Cooking, Parenting, Relationships

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Unlocking High Holy Days With Kids: A Cheat Sheet

By 18Doors

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, High Holy Days Rituals

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5 Conversation Starters for Couples Before the High Holy Days

By Nicole Wasilus

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

High Holy Days, Marriage Tips, Newlywed, Relationships

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What The Jewish New Year Looks Like In Brooklyn

By Anna Keller

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

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, Parenting, Parenting Stories

apple crumble

Apple And Honey Ginger Crumble

By Micah Siva

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

Dessert, Food Videos, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Recipes

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Apple & Honey Hand Pie Pocket

By Micah Siva

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

Cooking with Kids, Dessert, High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, High Holy Days Recipes, Recipes

Ethiopian schnitzel

Ethiopian Chicken Schnitzel with Hot Honey

By Micah Siva

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

High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Main Dish, Multicultural Food, Recipes

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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

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Rosh Hashanah Crafts & Activities

By 18Doors

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

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

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How To Spend Yom Kippur Day With Kids

By 18Doors

Wondering how to spend Yom Kippur with your kids this year? If you’re at home with young kids, it can...

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, Yom Kippur

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Round Challah Recipe & Braiding Tutorial

By 18Doors

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

Cooking with Kids, High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, High Holy Days Recipes

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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How To Greet People During Rosh Hashanah

By 18Doors

Return to the When is the Rosh Hashanah Holiday Appropriate Greetings for Rosh Hashanah Throughout the holiday...

High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

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