High Holidays

‘I miss you. And I love you’: What American rabbis are thinking as the Jewish new year dawns during the pandemic

We reached out to rabbis in pulpits across the country and the denominational spectrum to hear the messages they hope to impart to their communities as a Jewish new year dawns.

Nearly a year after attempted Yom Kippur attack, pandemic forces Halle Jews out of synagogue for High Holidays

The congregation will worship at a larger municipal space that’s more suitable for social distancing.

Ideas

The joys of a Mizrahi Rosh Hashanah Seder

Nine symbolic signs are represented by foods that reflect what we want from God in the year to come. The tradition lives on despite the pandemic.

Health

US surgeon general advises Orthodox rabbis on High Holiday practices

Culture

Rosh Hashanah dinner, Yom Kippur break-fast, sukkah hops: How risky are these High Holiday activities during COVID-19?

Culture

6 months into pandemic, Jews prepare for a High Holiday season of rupture and resilience

Israel

Tel Aviv synagogues get go-ahead to hold High Holiday services in public spaces

Global

Homemade shofars and ‘passive’ Zooming: How some British synagogues are adapting this High Holiday season

Health

New COVID-19 cases in Orthodox communities elicit concern as school year and High Holidays near

Lifestyle

With synagogues off-limits for the High Holidays, attention is turning to Jewish practice at home

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