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Rosh Hashanah

Sarah Chandler leads a twist on the kapparot ritual in which participants hug chickens rather than swinging them over their heads. (Photo/Courtesy Sarah Chandler)
Posted inJewish Life

Hugging a chicken, yizkor for gun victims and other twists on High Holy Days rituals

Ben Sales by Ben Sales September 18, 2017
Dror Yoggev blowing a shofar while Shimon Keinan watches at his Kol Shofar factory in Givat Yoav, Golan Heights, Sept. 6, 2017 (Photo/JTA-Andrew Tobin)
Posted inJewish Life

This Israeli shofar factory owner aims for perfection with each blow

Andrew Tobin by Andrew Tobin September 12, 2017
Balsamic Vinegar and Mustard Lamb Shanks with White Beans (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inCulture

These lamb shanks and stuffed squash will take your High Holy Days even higher

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer September 11, 2017
President Donald Trump has issued few apologies and asked for many in the past year. (Photo/JTA-Chip Somodevilla-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Apologies and non-apologies in the Year of our Trump 5777

by Ron Kampeas September 8, 2017September 12, 2017
From the cover of "Big Sam: A Rosh Hashanah Tall Tale" by Eric A. Kimmel and illustrated by Jim Starr
Posted inJewish Life

Giant challah, perfect pumpkin populate new crop of holiday kids’ books

by Penny Schwartz September 7, 2017September 7, 2017
Local chef and author Joyce Goldstein selects fresh vegetables for her holiday menu. (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inCulture

Forget brisket! Start the new year with delicious symbolic Mediterranean dishes

Joyce Goldstein by Joyce Goldstein September 6, 2017July 14, 2021
Shelly Butcher's Moroccan-inspired tsimmes
Posted inCulture

This Ashkenazi chef’s question to a French Jewish Facebook group gave her new ideas for Rosh Hashanah

Shelly Butcher by Shelly Butcher August 30, 2017August 30, 2017
Cauliflower Rice Kugel with Eggplant and Kale (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inCulture

Special side dishes cater to all diets at holiday table

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 22, 2017August 21, 2017
Posted inJewish Life

Shul: One of the best places to feel a part of something

by J. Correspondent September 30, 2016December 29, 2016
Posted inJewish Life

New kids web series for the High Holy Days

by J. Correspondent September 30, 2016December 29, 2016

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