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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

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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

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...

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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...

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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

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...

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Most Important Jewish Holidays Cheat Sheet

By 18Doors

About the Hebrew Calendar and the Holidays we Celebrate Why are Jewish holidays always changing dates? Jewish...

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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

Rosh Hashanah Traditions

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

I always laugh when people say “the Rosh Hashanah is 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

By Jamie Steinfeld

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

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Brisket Braised in a Homemade Japanese Barbecue Sauce

By Kristin Eriko Posner

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

Food, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Multicultural Food, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah

Apple & Honey Galette

By Erin Gleeson

One apple and honey galette recipe is all you need to make your Rosh Hashanah table perfect this year. The Jewish...

Dessert, High Holy Days, High Holy Days Recipes, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah

Fun and Meaningful High Holy Days Kids Activities

By 18Doors

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

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Guide: Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family

By 18Doors

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

High Holy Days, High Holy Days for Parents, Jewish Holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Young Kids

Jewish Greetings Cheat Sheet

By 18Doors

Ever hear someone use Jewish greetings and aren’t sure what it means or how to respond? Happy and sad lifecycle...

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5 Rosh Hashanah Stories to Read with Your Preschooler

By PJ Library

This post originally appeared on PJ Library and is reprinted with permission. Chances are, your preschooler...

Books, High Holy Days for Parents, Rosh Hashanah

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

Guide: Planning Ahead When Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Planning Ahead These are good holidays to plan ahead for, especially...

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High Holy Days: the Basics

By 18Doors

Summer’s Ending, So Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Must Be Arriving Maybe you’re...

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Easing Into My First High Holy Days

By Anne Goodman

Two years ago, I joined Sam for High Holy Day Services for the first time. In preparation, he tried explaining...

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Apples & Honey Pastrami Hash for a Sweet New Year

By Leah Klein

In New England, beets give red flannel hash its sweetness and beautiful pink color. The sweet beets contrast...

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Guide: Celebrating High Holy Days with Kids and Family: Public Schools and the High Holy Days

By 18Doors

Return to the Guide to the High Holy Days Public Schools and the High Holy Days One of the High Holy Days decisions...

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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...

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Apples cut in half and a jar of honey sitting on a table.

Highs and Lows: Jewish Holidays from the Sidelines

By Birger Stamperdahl

Jewish holidays can be the greatest—as well as the hardest—aspect of being part of an interfaith family. My...

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