During the months of Elul and Tishri, when we’re in the midst of the High Holiday season, things are busy….
Federation, High Holidays, Judaism, lifestyle, Rosh HashanahPosts by tag: Rosh Hashanah
The Spectacle Shoppe’s display window. (photo by Cynthia Ramsay) Once again, Leo Franken has made the Spectacle Shoppe’s display window…
Leo Franken, Rosh Hashanah, Spectacle Shoppe
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu presents the nuclear secrets of Iran at a special press briefing in Jerusalem on April 30,…
environment, Israel, Netanyahu, photography, Putin, Rosh Hashanah, Trump
Israel’s beauty is a definite asset. (photo by Cynthia Ramsay) During the month of Elul, as we approach Rosh Hashanah,…
Israel, Rosh Hashanah
(photo by Jonathunde) Although summer is still in full swing, apples come into the markets here in Israel before Rosh…
apples, recipes, Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, the challah is round and sweet, symbolizing our collective wish for a good, sweet year. (photo by…
baking, challah, history, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, tradition, women
Barring disaster, this season’s apple harvest would be bountiful. (photo from maxpixel.net) “I don’t want to do my job any…
Chelm, Rosh Hashanah, storytelling
“King David Playing the Harp,” by Gerard van Honthorst, 1622. All of the biblical heroes are imperfect, as are we….
Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, Torah, Yom Kippur
A mosaic of the Akeida in Bet Alfa National Park in Israel. (photo from hartman.org.il) For many of us, the…
Akeida, Judaism, Rosh Hashanah, teshuvah, Torah
(photo by Shula Klinger) Paul Harnett shows off his wares at the recent open house and market at the Jewish…
Jewish Community Centre, Paul Harnett, Rosh Hashanah, shofars
