Rosh Hashana News

It has come to my attention that the Bedminster Township Committee has knowingly and deliberately scheduled this year's Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept.

What do a menorah, unleavened bread, a ram's horn and a tent have in common? Each item is associated with four of Judaism's holidays - Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashana and Sukkot.

Thanks to Chanie and Chabakuk Elisha , I present below the English translation of an article based on a shiur given by Sudilkover Rebbe, shlit"a in the neighborhood of Ramat Eshkol in Jerusalem on Erev Shavuos 5763 : The Jewish calendar is defined and elaborated upon well.

Many times when the halacha speaks of years it doesn't mean full years but means years as counted by Rosh Hashana.

Diner's Journal readers had Passover questions-many more than four. Luckily Joan Nathan has answers.

With Tu B'Shvat here, a lot of the Jewish food stores have tons of dried fruits out for sale, especially fruits of the seven species of Israel.

Sunday night will mark the start of Tu B'Shvat , the holiday commonly referred to as "Rosh HaShana for the Trees". In countless homes, young children are practicing what must be the only song that yeshivot ...

While our warriors are on the battlefield fighting, it's difficult to express criticism of any kind.

GROWING up Jewish, I thought it odd that Rosh Hashana, a joyful New Year's celebration, is abruptly followed by Yom Kippur, a solemn day of atonement for the past year's wrongs.

Even in a city like Minneapolis, where interfaith dialogue thrives and where relationships between religious groups are cordial and supportive, the holiday can seem to highlight our differences and our ...

SHE has four menorahs and a virtual army of dreidels - but she's ambiv alent about deploying them.

''I know what to bring for Passover , Rosh Hashana, and a shiva call,'' she said, using the term for a period of mourning following a death in the family.

Rabbi Jeremy Schneider spends a lot of time talking to Muslims, and wants other Jews to do the same.

The e-cards are available by visiting community.ou.org/Chanukah_ecards; those who register have the choice of over ten different Chanukah designs to send to family and friends.