In the spirit of Rosh Hashana, I want to wish each and every one of you, the United with Israel family, a Shana Tova – a happy and healthy New Year filled with God's blessing. I have some spiritual insights to share with you.
It is customary for Jews to eat symbolic foods on the Jewish New Year, such as apples and honey. However, the reasoning behind it might not be what you think!
The story of Chana, mother of Samuel the prophet, reminds us that nothing can be taken for granted. So on Rosh Hashana, give your prayers everything you've got!
Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Meislish, a Holocaust survivor who eventually found his way to Chicago, where he became a prominent rabbi, tells his personal and fascinating story of a shofar-blowing in Auschwitz.
Over 179,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel, with 25% of them living in poverty. Meir Panim is working day and night to ensure they have food for Rosh Hashanah and the other Jewish Holidays.
Why did God choose the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, as the 'Day of Judgment,' and what are this holiday's wider implications for the rest of the world?
The way that Jewish people greet each other on Rosh Hashana is, frankly, a fascinating subject on its own, reflecting the different cultures, communities and levels of observance.
Balancing the joyful holiday mood on Rosh Hashana with the solemn nature of the Day of Judgment reminds us that faith in God is what keeps us on the right path in life.
In addition to its religious dimension, Rosh Hashana represents a rich cultural experience. Families cook a variety of aromatic foods to be served over two days of feasting in celebration of the Jewish New Year.