Rosh Hashanah 2026 / 5787 is almost here, which means it’s time for round challah! This shape symbolizes the cycle of a new year, and adding honey brings sweetness for what’s ahead. I’ll show you how to braid one with a hole in the center for a honey jar, a fun, beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table that guests can dip right into.
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Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish year: a time of reflection, forgiveness, and renewal. In 2026, it begins at sundown on Sunday, September
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There is something deeply profound in tying the leather strap around oneself because the simple act of doing so connects one’s arm, heart, and mind to something infinite. The Tefillin