Rosh Hashanah
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An excerpt from Ceremony and Celebration: Introduction to the Holidays by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks What then does Rosh Hashanah say to us? How can it transform our lives? The genius of Judaism was to take eternal truths and translate them into time, into lived experiences. Rosh Hashanah, the anniversary of the creation of humanity, invites […]
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Rosh Hashanah celebrates the most consequential birthday in history; the birth of mankind. While it’s referred to as the Birthday of Creation1, Rosh Hashanah actually commemorates the sixth day of Creation, when God created Adam and Eve. Consider the audacity of Judaism’s claim: human creation overshadows the birth of stars, planets, and entire galaxies. What […]
It's the Jewish new year, which starts with the High Holidays—Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—or what some call "the Days of Awe." Sounds boring? It shouldn't be. Put your emphasis on awesome as opposed to awful. 1. What Is a Shofar and What Does It Have to Do with Rosh Hashanah? A shofar is a […]
After six months of working for the company, it’s time for your evaluation. You walk into the boardroom, where three designer-suit-clad personnel managers are sitting behind a mahogany desk. The one on the left scans your file, looks up at you accusingly, and says, “I see here that you did not report for work at […]
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