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 »

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Rosh Hashanah Rock Anthem

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Make sure you prepare for what's coming.

Judaism Is Radical

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Stalking True Atonement

Pulling our misdeeds out by their roots.

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Pick up the phone and call that person you haven’t been speaking to.

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The secret to a happy life.

Rehabilitation

After taking another man's life, a petty criminal changes the direction of his life.

Rosh Hashanah: Why Judgment Day?

God's memory and the substance of eternity.

High Holiday Quiz

How many answers can you get right?

Harness the Wind

William Kamkwamba's amazing Rosh Hashana lesson.

 

Yom Kippur: Everyone Falls

It's getting up afterwards that matters.

 

The Meaning of Kol Nidrei

The extraordinary history and lesson of this moving prayer.

Preparing for Rosh Hashanah

The secret to an inspiring new year.

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Rosh Hashanah: The Tipping Point

Make this Jewish new year extraordinary.

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Ten Questions for Ten Days

How to prepare for the High Holy Days.

Let Me In

Making space for God this Rosh Hashanah.

Don’t Wait for Miracles

Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom in order to start climbing up.

Bridging the Gap

Living up to your ideals this new year.

Fit for a King

God never gives up on us.

 

Rosh Hashanah: What's Love Got to Do With It?

A surprising way to prepare for the High Holidays.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Getting rid of your toxic waste.

 

Drop Your Bags!

An inspiring Yom Kippur video.

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Getting the most out of the holiest day of the year.

 

Drop Your Bags!

An inspiring Yom Kippur video.

The Allure of Kol Nidrei

Getting to the essence of who we really are.

5 Ways to Keep Your Rosh Hashanah Resolutions

How to stick to your resolutions and reach true growth.

Teshuva and My iPod

If you did something wrong, how can it be truly deleted?

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The Crime I Didn’t Commit

Change for the New Year starts here.

Rosh Hashanah & the Art of Wanting

Deep down, what do you truly desire?

 

The Chinese Bamboo

An uplifting Rosh Hashanah tale.

God's Alarm Clock

Maximizing our greatest gift – time.

Tashlich's Subtle Message

The antidote to wallowing in self pity.

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It’s A Wonderful Life

The film's powerful Rosh Hashanah message.

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Deep Water Test

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High Holidays Coloring Book

What fun! Print out these coloring pages, color, and enjoy!

 

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In the Blink of an Eye

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Yom Kippur: A Day of Reconciliation

Stop the blaming and start taking responsibility for your relationships.

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