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The Bee's Knees Honey Jar
This simple craft will have your Rosh HaShanah table all abuzz. A fast craft using Fimo or play dough turns an ordinary honey jar into something bee-utiful
What is Selichot?
Selichot are penitential prayers said before and during the High Holidays and other fast days throughout the year.
The Torah In Haiku: Nitzavim / Vayeilech
Moses warns the people that future generations will suffer punishment "because they have forsaken the covenant" (Deuteronomy 29:24). But he assures them that "you shall call [the blessing and the curse] to mind ... and shall return to Adonai your God." (Deuteronomy 30:1-2)
The Promise of the ADA Restored: Reform Movement Applauds President's Enactment of Disability Rights Bill
Rabbi Landsberg: “As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we pray for a sweet new year in which the dreams of inclusion and equality will be realized.”
Did you mean Yom Kippur instead of Yom Kippor?
Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh HaShanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
What Is Elul?
Elul is the Hebrew month preceding Rosh HaShanah, during which one engages in self-reflection and evaluation in preparation for the High Holidays. Traditionally, the shofar is blown each day during the month.
Paper Apple Centerpieces
This fun, easy craft for kids ages 4-10 can be used as decorative Rosh HaShanah centerpiece.
A New Year for the New Legislative Assistants: Our Reflections on 5775
Last month, the six of us began our new year as Eisendrath Legislative Assistants, complete with apples and honey, a RAC tradition to mark our office “Rosh Hashanah.” After two weeks of orientation and several weeks of familiarizing ourselves with our new portfolios, we are looking forward to the Jewish New Year and excited for the opportunities it will bring:
On Yom Kippur and Year-Round, Help Others to Choose Life
“…I have set before you life or death, blessing or curse; choose life, therefore, that you and your descendants may live.”