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We cannot do spiritual growth all on our own
Western individualism encourages us to think we can search for meaning on our own terms but Rosh Hashanah reminds us we need God to help us find our way
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The ten million decisions I need to make in the run up to frenetic festive season
It's about whom to invite, when, with whom, what family to see, what to cook, and if there’s time, what to wear too
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Despite warnings, thousands of Orthodox Jews are going to Ukraine this week
Up to 30,000 Charedim are expected to defy Ukraine's chief rabbi and the Israeli PM to visit the city of Uman to worship, be cleansed of their sins - and dance to techno music
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We asked a beekeeper how to get the best from your honey
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, we found out how to have the sweetest new year
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Six of the best versions of 'Avinu Malkeinu', from Barbara Streisand to Mogwai
Numerous artists have been inspired by the prayer's haunting melody to create their own recordings
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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah Sephardi-style, with cow's brains and quince jam
Three JC food writers share how their families welcome in the new Jewish year
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Recipe: Apple, honey, fruit and nut Rosh Hashanah cigars
Traditional Tunisian treats get a new year spin for a crunchy honey-soaked crowd pleaser
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80 years on from the Holocaust, it is the young who are our hope
On Rosh Hashanah, I think of a 14-year-old boy who so determined to survive that he, along with 150 others, dug himself out of a labour camp
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Armed guards to be stationed at every Jerusalem shul over Rosh Hashanah
Police in London have also boosted patrols for Jewish new year this weekend
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Recipe: Honey glazed apple tarts
The fastest dessert around - you can have them ready in minutes
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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
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Twelve totally banging vegetarian and vegan Rosh Hashanah recipes
Every one is a winner - especially the parev desserts
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Keep Rosh Hashanah sweet with the finest honeys
You won't bee-lieve how tasty they are
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Rishi-Shanah and Starmer Tovah! Politicians share new year message with Jewish community
The prime minister and Keir Starmer hailed the community, with Sunak pledging to champion anti-BDS legislation in the new year
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Honey cake heaven. We've found the best bakes to buy
No time to bake? No worries - here are a few of our favourites
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Netanyahu warns Charedi pilgrims against Uman visits
‘God has not always protected us in Europe,’ said the PM
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