Tonight is the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This is the time of year when Jews of all stripes, including the unaffiliated, flock to synagogue. (Another is Yom Kippur, which begins Oct. 3.) Rabbi Jason Miller explains the peculiar system May this Rosh HaShana usher in a year of peace and progress … Read more
I happen to be one of those annoying Southern transplants. You know the ones I'm talking about. We usually have our face scrunched up at various BBQ establishments in the City. Surely you know someone like me, we might be found going on about the food L'Shana Tovah, y'all! It's a pretty big week for … Read more
Ce sont les jeudi 25 et vendredi 26 septembre que les juifs de France célébreront le nouvel an du calendrier hébreu. Une fête très importante pour les juifs qui commémorent la création du monde. Durant ces deux jours, l'expression « Shana Tova » sera L'Shana Tovah, y'all! It's a pretty big week for those of … Read more
As Jews prepare to observe Rosh Hashanah, the start of the palindromic year 5775, New York's pols are making sure they know they're appreciated this election season. A sampling of their greetings, and L'shanah tovah to all who celebrate* Gov. Cuomo: Each new Jewish year brings a new spiritual energy into the world. Our positive … Read more