There are many symbolic foods traditionally eaten at the Rosh Hashana meal. (This article does a good job explaining the background for this.) Probably the most well known, of course, […]
Shabbat and Holidays
Discover the meaning and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with inspiring articles and practical how-tos.
Honey cake is a tried and true Rosh Hashana tradition. But how many of us actually enjoy our cake? Here’s a recipe from Mrs. Horowitz, an Oorah employee who actually […]
Who doesn’t associate Rosh Hashana with apples? This super easy recipe from Mrs. Raizelle Serebrowski, director of the Oorah Rebbetzins program, gives you a new way to add them to […]
Umbrellas, like many other useful things in life, prove to be quite versatile. Which is how I found myself in the midst of last week’s hurricane, clutching an umbrella and […]
On Rosh Hashanah there is a concept of “וגילו ברעדה” which means “and rejoice while trembling.” I don’t know about you, but when I’m trembling, I’m not really rejoicing and […]
Do you know what Rosh Hashana really means? Rabbi Chaim Mintz shares a short inspirational message on the holiday
Rosh Hashana is known for its symbolic foods. From round challot to apples and honey, much of the food we eat on Rosh Hashana is meaningful. But did you know […]
A great recipe to get a head start on your Rosh Hashana baking Ingredients: 4 cups flour 4 eggs ¾ cup honey ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 […]
An inspirational message from Rabbi Chaim Mintz on Rosh Hashana. Wishing all of you a happy and healthy new year!
Ever wonder what the sounds of the shofar are all about? Oorah’s founder, Rabbi Chaim Mintz, delivers a short Rosh Hashana message for Oorah’s families. You can watch Rabbi Mintz’s […]
