4 Things to Know About Yom Kippur

4 Things to Know About Yom Kippur

This year, Yom Kippur begins on Wednesday evening, October 1, and ends at nightfall on Thursday, October 2. Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It’s a solemn, powerful time for reflection, prayer, and seeking forgiveness....
5 Things to Know About Rosh Hashanah

5 Things to Know About Rosh Hashanah

As the sun sets on Monday, September 22, Jewish communities around the world will begin the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which continues through Wednesday, September 24. More than just a change in the calendar, Rosh Hashanah is a deeply spiritual...