high holy days

high holy days

A joyful lamentation over sealed spaces and the lessons Rosh Hashanah — and the High Holy Days — teaches when we have access to the gifts of our natural environment.

Two thoroughly humorous and enriching animated shorts on teshuva (repentance) + slicha (forgiveness) from artist Hanan Harchol

During the month before the High Holy Days, it's Jewish tradition to read Psalm 27, writes our guest contributor. She reflects on turning inward and the struggle of preparing for quiet reflection.

For one woman with MS, a tree reminds her to make t'shuva — to turn inward, to return to goodness and godliness in preparation for the High Holy Days. A guest reflection for all to ponder.

A joyful lamentation over sealed spaces and the lessons Rosh Hashanah — and the High Holy Days — teaches when we have access to the gifts of our natural environment.

In seeking out others to celebrate Tashlikh, our producer wrestles with thoughts on community even when being received warmly by a new one.

Loving Tablet Magazine's humorous approach to the High Holy Days. A few of our favorites...

An excellent reflection on the playlist for "Days of Awe."

Apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah? How about carp and gefilte fish and a storybook.

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