The High Holidays mark the beginning of the Jewish new year. They begin with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah (October 3-4, 2024) and culminate ten days later with Yom Kippur (October 12, 2024). This period is known as the The Tens Days of Penitence. It is a time when God is especially close to us and hears our prayers. The High Holidays are a time for introspection and self-improvement, in which we beseech God for a favorable judgment for the coming year. Read more about the High Holidays ยป

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Forty Days to a New You

Today marks the first day of the rest of your life. Here's a Jewish method for making that concept real.

Life's Most Important Thing

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Micros and Macros

How do we face the challenges of these most significant days?

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God wants to help. Just ask Him.

Delete Forever

Yom Kippur enables us to wipe out our soul spam.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

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Is Wall Street sending us a Rosh Hashanah message?

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Aish.com's High Holiday Reader

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Dr. Mitzva looked out the window of his office. "Oh my," he said, "it's raining again.

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