Blowing the shofar at Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla. File photo courtesy Beth Israel The year 5785 in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Rosh Hashanah 2024 ...
“Am Yisrael Chai” literally stands for “the people of Israel live.” It’s a slogan of Jewish continuity and resilience frequently invoked in moments of communal hardship. Six decades ago, this rallying ...
Apples and honey, round challahs with raisins, the blowing of the shofar, honey cakes, pomegranates, flowers and all that is sweet and inviting as we welcome the New Year! We greet each other by ...