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Tasting a new sweetness in Rosh Hashanah
Edmon J. Rodman suggests a chocolate egg cream as one of his symbolic substitutes for apples and honey. (Edmon Rodman) Read more »
The second day of Rosh Hashanah: To be (in shul) or not to be
Rosh Hashanah is traditionally a two-day holiday, but attendance in many synagogues plummets on the second day. Some say it's too difficult to miss work or sit through services for two days, but others insist that the soul needs the extra time. Read more »
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