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Tips for Hosting for the High Holidays

Deborah Fishman Shelby

Whether hosting a holiday meal causes stress or you revel in creating warmth and hospitality around Jewish traditions. here are some tips to host a fantastic gathering.

Ask Yourself These "Audaciously Hospitable" Questions During Elul

C.E. Harrison

These questions are intended to honor all of us by helping to identify and acknowledge our missteps so that we may, ultimately, do better going forward. Additionally, celebrating our successes empowers us to move closer to the diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities we seek to build.

It's Elul: 6 Ways to Get Ready for the High Holidays

Kate Bigam Kaput
Elul, the Hebrew month that precedes the High Holidays, is traditionally a time of both rejoicing and somber reflection when we take stock of our spiritual selves and our lives. Elul rituals prepare us for the many acts of repentance and forgiveness that are hallmarks of the upcoming Days of Awe, starting with Rosh HaShanah.

A Brief History of the Kol Nidrei Prayer

Cantor Deborrah Cannizzaro

For most North American Jews, the haunting melody of Kol Nidrei surely is the piece of liturgy that best represents Yom Kippur, prompting us to delve deep into our souls.

Why I Won't Be Fasting on Yom Kippur

Julia Tortorello-Allen

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year, but for those of us who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating, it can be one of the most challenging.