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Hadley Freeman

Hadley Freeman: Jews don't make New Year's resolutions, but here are mine

Too much shopping at Panzer's, overdosing on Seinfeld... Jews tend to welcome the annual milestone with remorse

By Hadley Freeman

2 min read

Photo: Getty Images

US synagogues evacuated after fake bomb threats ahead of High Holy Days

US synagogues evacuated after fake bomb threats ahead of High Holy Days

By Rosa Doherty

1 min read

Illustration for a dinner table set for the traditional "seder" meal for the upcoming Jewish New year ( Rosh ha Shana). September 10, 2017. Photo by Mendy Hachtman/ Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ??? ???? ??? ???? ???? ??? ???? ???? ????? ??

Claire Calman

By Claire Calman

Should my friend's son go to his girlfriend's for two Rosh Hashanah lunches?

3 min read

Star chazan pulls in the crowds on High Holy Days

Star chazan pulls in the crowds on High Holy Days

1 min read

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Robert Rinder attends the launch of Judge Rinder's new book "Rinder's Rules: Make the Law work for you!" at Daunt Books on October 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Rob Rinder

Why I'm thinking of murderers this Rosh Hashanah

3 min read

A torah (Hebrew scripture) reading. The "yod" - a hand-shaped silver pointer - is used by the reader to mark his or her place in the text.

Parashah of the week: Nitzavim-Vayelech

By Rabbi Gabriel Botnick

1 min read

How to make this year's Rosh Hashanah the best and easiest yet

How to make this year's Rosh Hashanah the best and easiest yet

By Victoria Prever

2 min read

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The dubious virtue of positive thinking

Too much self-belief blinds us to the flaws in our character

By Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum

5 min read

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September 25, 2022 12:23

A portrait taken on May 13, 1983 shows British singer David Bowie during a press conference at the 36th Cannes Film Festival. He is the main actor in Nagisa Oshima's film "Furyo (Merry christmas Mr. Lawrence)", official selection in Cannes. He is also with French actress Catherine Deneuve maina ctor in Tony Scott's film "The hunger" presented out competition at the festival. AFP PHOTO RALPH GATTI (Photo by RALPH GATTI / AFP) (Photo by RALPH GATTI/AFP via Getty Images)

What we can to do to wish the world a happy birthday

The Rosh Hashanah liturgy can help deepen our sense of connection with all Creation

By Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg

4 min read

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September 25, 2022 12:10

3D Blue Earth on Space. planet, galaxy, stars, cosmos, sea, earth, sunset, globe.

The long lost Yom tov outfit

Jan Shure mourns the loss of a High Holy Days tradition

5 min read

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September 24, 2022 20:14

The long lost Yom tov outfit

Top shows for the ten days

Karen E H Skinazi picks her favourite screen depictions of the High Holy Days

By Karen E H Skinazi

5 min read

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September 24, 2022 20:14

Top shows for the ten days

The artist celebrating British Jews and our sacred places

Beverley-Jane Stewart’s art focuses on synagogues and society

1 min read

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September 24, 2022 20:13

The artist celebrating British Jews and our sacred places

Emma Shevah

Resolution time, now that we’re free at last

Emma Shevah is ready to set new goals

3 min read

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September 22, 2022 09:23

Overhead Shot Looking Down On Woman At Home Lying On Reading Book And Drinking Coffee

Hadley Freeman

By Hadley Freeman

Yes kids, Rosh Hashanah IS as good as Christmas

Hadley Freeman's guide to ensuring your children grow up with a respect for their religion

2 min read

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September 22, 2022 09:22

385848 20: Actors, left to right, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller star in NBC's comedy series "Friends" episode "The One with the Holiday Armadillo." In this corner, hailing from the north pole Santa Claus. In this corner, hailing from Texas the Holiday Armadillo. (Photo by Warner Bros. Television)

Turning the other cheek can be a Jewish value, too

Forgiveness can help heal the wounds of the past

3 min read

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September 20, 2022 16:36

Street sign illustrating the concept of Forgiveness versus Revenge.

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