Jewish High Holiday

Jewish Leaders Introduce ‘High Holidays’ Security Vigilance Amid Rising Antisemitism

With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—the most significant celebrations on the Hebrew calendar—Jewish religious leaders and security experts geared up to address potential security

Yom Kippur and You: An Interview with Rabbi Ron Li-Paz

For those not raised Jewish, the High Holy Days may seem confusing or strange, something from another time and place. But according to Rabbi

Fasting on Yom Kippur

Fasting on Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur is the holiest Jewish day. Yom Kippur is known to be the holiest day of the entire Jewish year[/tweetit], and it began

Security Jewish Holidays

High Security on Jewish High Holidays

Anti-Semitism is at its peak This year, the Jewish High Holidays are like none that have been before. The holidays, featuring Rosh Hashanah last

What is Rosh Hashanah?

What is Rosh Hashanah?

Jewish Celebration of Coming New Year Rosh Hashanah marks the first high holiday for the Jewish people. The name Rosh Hashanah means "head of

Will Jewish Pilgrims Overcome Anti-Semitism in Ukraine?

Will Jewish Pilgrims Overcome Anti-Semitism in Ukraine?

Historic Numbers Visit Holy Site. The local Ukrainian Government in Uman is bracing to manage the well frequented pilgrimage by thousands of Jews[/tweetit]. They

Documentary Film Looks at the Origin of Ghana’s Jews

What was supposed to be a short trip to Ghana turned into a journey of self-discovery with a small Jewish community. A documentary by

Investors Use Jewish High Holidays as Indicator of When to Buy and Sell

Investors Use Jewish High Holidays as Indicator of When to Buy and Sell

Stock market strategies reveal motivations based on religious holidays: "Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur" Ever since the idea of the stock market took

Rosh Hashanah: The Sweet and Not-So-Sweet Side of Honey

Honey is significant during Rosh Hashanah, but honeybees are increasingly more threatened by both natural and manmade causes. Rosh Hashanah is a two-day event

The Jewish Ritual to Cleanse Yourself from Sins During Rosh Hashanah: Tashlikh

The atonement ritual, Tashlikh, is performed during Rosh Hashanah as a symbolic casting off of sins. Members of the Jewish faith have an interesting