Rosh Hashanah

Ideas

I used to cringe at Rosh Hashanah ‘blessings’ cursing our enemies. Not this year.

The symbolic foods of the High Holidays have taken on new meaning after Oct. 7, writes a religious studies scholar.

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Joe Biden to rabbis facing security threats, on Rosh Hashanah call: ‘I have your back’

For the first time, Biden and a top White House official gave a progress report on the strategy to combat antisemitism Biden unveiled in May.

Hank Greenberg

Remembering Jewish baseball legend Hank Greenberg’s 1934 Rosh Hashanah dilemma

Almost 90 years ago, as all of Detroit held its breath, the Hall of Fame slugger went to a synagogue to think over whether to play on the holiday.

Chicago Loop Synagogue sanctuary

United States

It’s ‘business as usual’ for many synagogues as COVID resurges ahead of the High Holidays

Politics

At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’

Culture

A family-friendly Jewish play explores themes of forgiveness with puppets, music and more

Andrew's Honey

New York

New Yorkers are buzzing about local honey this Rosh Hashanah

New York

Looking to order Rosh Hashanah dinner in NYC? These 15 places can cater your holiday meal.

Politics

Biden to host first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah party

These small, local Jewish businesses are baking treats for Rosh Hashanah

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