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!
The High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) are a spiritual high during the Jewish year. Between atoning for our misdeeds, apologizing to those we have wronged, and asking God to write our names in the Book of Life for the upcoming year… it’s intense! Some rabbis have compared the High Holidays to a job interview. You can’t just […]
It feels like every year, the High Holidays sneak up on us, and we end up scrambling to make sure everything is ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year. When Is Rosh Hashanah in 2026? In 2026, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, September 11, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13. It […]
The month leading up to Rosh Hashanah, known as Elul, is a particular time of repentance, introspection, and preparation for what everyone hopes is a good year ahead. Go into any synagogue and the shofar is blown at the end each morning which only happens during Elul, in order to wake up the soul in […]