Rosh Hashanah

I Gotta' Love You Rosh Hashanah

“I Gotta Love You Rosh Hashanah” is a unique music video produced by Michelle Citrin, a 5’1” dreadlocked singer-songwriter hailing from the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Sounding the Shofar

For those of you who have attended, a Rosh HaShanah service (or watched one here on the Shalom Adventure magazine), a prominent practice you will observe is the blowing of a shofar, or ram's horn. This practice is largely derived from the Biblical...

Shanah Tovah! E-Rosh HaShanah Card from Eliana

A Rosh HaShanah card in music form

Jeremiah 29 - Rosh Hashanah

Jeremiah 29 - Rosh Hashanah - God’s Thoughts towards You Sermon by Messianic Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky.

Second Day of Festivals

Once the Beth Din had evidence that the new moon had been seen, (see FIXING THE CALENDAR) a new month was declared to have started, and people would know when to observe festivals.

A Rosh Hashana Song from Latma

The group Latma released a festive music video to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, welcome in the new year, and uplift a God who never slumbers or sleeps and who protects His children.

Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky's Sermon - Rosh Hashanah

Video Drasha. Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky's Free Sermon Rosh Hashanah

L'Shana Tova

L'Shana Tova

Above the Arctic Circle, a Cold War Rosh Hashana

It was early September 1956, the High Holidays were approaching, and Elihu Schimmel was in the Cold War's coldest theater.

Days of Awe

During the time of Rosh Hashanah, many Jews and Christians alike flock to the Western Wall for a time of prayer, reflection, and for those who believe, a beautiful time of anticipating the Messiah’s return heading into the civil new year.

Historic Peace Agreement Between Israel, UAE & Bahrain

Israel, the UAE & Bahrain, along with the United States, signed an historic peace agreement today.

Feast of Trumpets

The Feast of Trumpets is the first of the fall feasts. It begins on the first day of the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar known as Tishri. It was a holy convocation, a ceremonial Sabbath; no work was to be done.

Tashlich Breads

On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), there is a ceremony called Tashlich. Traditionally we go to the ocean (or a stream or river), pray, and then throw bread crumbs onto the water, for the fish can symbolically eat their sins.

Teshuva Tefila

Teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah -- translated respectively as repentance, prayer and charity -- are key tenets of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur liturgies in Jewish culture.

Phish - Avenu Malkenu - Jones Beach

“Avenu Malkenu,” classically associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Ten Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, was originally an ancient Hebrew prayer for rains during a season of drought.

Rosh Hashanah. "in That Day"

Video Drasha. Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky's free sermon based on Isaiah Chapter 10

Shofar

The shofar, made from a ram's horn, has been used by our people for thousands of years. The blowing of the shofar was used to call the people together for war and to call them to the Sanctuary for repentance. Both were calls for preparation and for...

Sukkot the Forgotten Holy Day

Many non-Jews are familiar with Passover, Chanukah, and the High Holy Day days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Celebrate High Holy Days in Florida!

We invite you to celebrate High Holy Days at Beth-El Shalom: Beth-El Shalom of St. Petersburg, FL 1701 29th Ave North (at 17th St.), St. Petersburg Phone (727) 345-7777 Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, October 2, 7:00 Yom Kippur: Tuesday, October 11, 7:00...