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Can my fiancé and I get married between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur?

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Rabbi Julie Zupan

Although Jewish weddings may take place on the days in between the Jewish High Holidays, it is generally discouraged because during that period, also known as the Days of Awe, we are focused on the solemn themes of the season.

A Prayer for Healing During the High Holy Days

The Season of Healing

The High Holidays are a time of introspection and self-assessment in anticipation of repentance, forgiveness, thanksgiving and rejoicing. It is a season of healing.

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Turning: A Poem for Yom Kippur

D.L. Lang

Inspired by Yom Kippur services in 5778, this poem reflects one writer's view of the most holy day in the Jewish year.

Two vintage photographs of the author's family during the Jewish High Holidays

When You Get Stuck in the Fish

Every Yom Kippur afternoon, we read the story of Jonah, perhaps because Jonah is the story of all of us.

Learn about Rosh HaShanah with Grover, Avigail, and the characters of Shalom Sesame

Celebrate Rosh HaShanah with Shalom Sesame: Sounding the Shofar

Watch this Shalom Sesame video with your children and try these fun activities to explore and learn more about the shofar, Rosh HaShanah and the High Holidays!

Learn about Yom Kippur with the characters from Shalom Sesame

Learn About Yom Kippur with Shalom Sesame: Saying Sorry

A new way to explore the meaning of Yom Kippur with your family: watch these Shalom Sesame videos with your children to learn about the concept of saying sorry, and try some of the activities suggested by Reform Jewish educators.

Yom Kippur: History

The History of Yom Kippur, and the origin of Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur Customs and Rituals

Tradition teaches that on Rosh HaShanah the Book of Life is written and on Yom Kippur our decree for New Year is sealed. These are the Yom Kippur customs and Traditions.

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5 Last-Minute Ways to Work Civic Engagement Into Your High Holidays

Jenna Galper

This year, the High Holidays fall a month and a half before midterm elections, providing an opportunity for our community to reflect on the past year and make decisions about our future.

A smooth grey rock in sand surrounded by a swirl pattern in the sand

How to Declutter Your Soul During the High Holidays

Rabbi Ilana Schachter

The Days of Awe offer us opportunities to consider how we spend our days and what brings us joy. This work is precisely what we need to be doing at this season.