Pomegranates are a popular fruit to eat during Rosh Hashanah and a significant symbol in Judaism year-round, often gracing Judaica and Jewish jewelry. Since Rosh Hashanah 2026 begins on September 11 at sundown, now is the perfect time to learn more about the significance and symbolism of the pomegranate in Judaism and Rosh Hashanah!
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 20, and lasts through the following evening. Marked by fasting, prayer, and other austere restrictions, Yom Kippur is often seen as solemn, yet it also […]
Jewish holidays are filled with copious amounts of delicious foods, but besides for the glorious apples and honey, little know about the feast involved in a Rosh Hashanah Seder. Hours shorter than your average Passover Seder, this tradition is only a starter to your meal. Mainly practiced among the Sephardi community, but growing in popularity among other communities […]
Why Do Jews Eat Apples and Honey on Rosh Hashanah? Honey is one of the central foods enjoyed by the Jewish people during Rosh Hashanah. Popularly incorporated into cakes, cookies, meat glazes, challah, and other foods, honey is also enjoyed on its own with apples throughout the High Holidays. Honey has become an iconic symbol […]
Jews around the world are preparing for Rosh Hashanah – beginning at sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026 – and for many Israelis both secular and religious alike that means getting out their favorite white shirts, kippahs, or all-white outfits. Learn more about this beautiful holiday tradition and what the color white means in Judaism […]
The Jewish holiday of Tu BiShvat celebrates the natural bounty of the Land of Israel, and there is a common tradition to eat from the Seven Species which are described in the Hebrew Bible and are indigenous to Israel: wheat, barley, grapes (or wine), figs, pomegranates, olives (or olive oil), and dates (or date honey). […]
While most of the world goes by the Gregorian calendar, Jewish holidays and time are measured in an entirely different way. The Hebrew calendar (also known as the Jewish calendar) is a lunar calendar that dates back thousands of years; many of the months and occasions that comprise the calendar can be found in the Torah. According […]
There are moments when the world feels louder than usual. Conversations sharpen, symbols seem heavier, and identity becomes something people talk about more openly, or more carefully. In times like these, many Jews find themselves reflecting on what being Jewish truly means to them, sometimes for the first time in a long while. This reflection […]
One of Hanukkah’s most curious customs is the spinning top – called a dreidel in Yiddish and sevivon in Hebrew – that is played with throughout the eight-day holiday. The unusual game has a fascinating history and even more interesting rules: read on to find out more!