Rosh Hashanah

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The month of Elul, preceding the High Holidays, is a time for connecting Jews through email, video, podcasts and video conferencing.

In this Belgian city, a heatwave puts cherished Rosh Hashanah tradition on ice

A drought is jeopardizing the beloved Antwerp ritual of tashlich, in which hundreds of haredi Jews throw breadcrumbs into a large pond in the city's center.

Antwerp Jews get city to refill dried-up pond for Rosh Hashanah ritual

A heatwave hitting Europe has dried up the community's favorite place for an atonement rite.

Politics

New York lawmakers pass bill to move primary vote off Rosh Hashanah

United States

Baltimore schools may remove Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur as days off

Israel

These photos of Holocaust survivors from the SS Exodus are incredible

Lifestyle

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is surprise Rosh Hashanah speaker at DC synagogue

Culture

The Dazzling Way Your Cantor Prays for Competence on the High Holidays

Israel

Outreach services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur expected to reach 70,000 Israelis

Culture

Tell Your Dog: It’s Jewish Animal New Year Time!

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