(JTA) — KYIV, Ukraine — For the first time since Ukraine was plunged into war in 2022, soldiers on the front lines could hear the blast of the shofar marking the Jewish new year.
When the second day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Friday, as it does this year (the first day never does), a special procedure is required. While cooking is prohibited on Shabbat, it is permitted on...
(JTA) — It’s been days since Hurricane Helene struck her community, and the CEO of Jewish Greenville still doesn’t know who is OK and who still needs help.
“It’s very much a crisis situation for many people...
In the Orthodox world, the Selichot service the weekend before Rosh Hashanah occurs with the reciting of Psalms occurs and visits to loved ones final resting places ocurs. In the Reform world, there is a similar tradition of...
The wording of Kaddish – in all its permutations – is altered during the Ten Days of Repentance (from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur). The rest of the year, Kaddish invokes the Aramaic word “l’eila”...
Parshat Ki Tavo – this week’s Torah portion – is invariably read during the month of Elul… generally in close proximity to Rosh Hashanah. A distinguishing feature of this section of Scripture is a series...
During the ceremonial roll call at the recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Governor Tony Evers was to announce Wisconsin’s support for Kamala Harris’ nomination as President of the United States. Governor Evers became tongue-tied,...
A number of Rabbinic authorities note that, among traditional ways to prepare during the month of Elul for the High Holy Days, is to begin any letters or correspondence with a special greeting...
Succot is clearly defined by the Torah as a seven day observance. Following Succot is Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. When these occur, however, depends on where you are. Shemini Atzeret literally means “the eighth day...
