High Holidays

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A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year

Kayla Kaplan
I am vegan because I am Jewish. Everything that led me to a vegan practice came from my childhood where I kept kosher, learned by asking thoughtful questions, and practiced daily rituals like hand washing and reciting brachot that brought intention to aspects of daily life.
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The Stories We Tell

Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
In his 1966 novel, The Gates of the Forest, Elie Wiesel famously wrote, "God created [hu]man[s] because [God] loves stories." Indeed, each of our lives is a story that is told to the world. Our stories involve many characters, have plot twists, and offer lessons that teach something of the nature of life. Our life stories highlight what is important to us, what ideals guide us, and the significant experiences that have shaped who we are. Every life is a story. Telling that story helps us remember who we are.
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A Liberatory Elul Journey

Yolanda Savage-Narva
The month before the High Holidays, Elul, is a time of spiritual preparation and t'shuvah. This year, as we conclude a Shmita, or sabbatical year, after focusing on taking time to pause, rest and reflect, I feel a sense of urgency and the need to act.
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Turning Rosh Hashanah Into an Opportunity

Rabbi Austin Zoot
Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur worship services are among the most attended services of the year. That can be a challenge when the worship experiences are not the easiest entry points to Judaism, especially compared to the joyousness of Simchat Torah, the food and rituals of Hanukkah, or the sensory stimulation of Passover.
Our Story, Your Table: Download a Free High Holidays Activity Book

Our Story, Your Table: Download a Free High Holidays Activity Book

The High Holidays encourage us to stop and reset our minds, bodies, and spirits during an exciting & busy time of the year. One way we can honor the holidays is by making time to spend meaningful moments together. Enter your information below to access our new High Holidays family