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Yom Kippur 2026Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, when we fast, pray, seek forgiveness from G-d and our fellows, and come closer to G-d. It is the peak of the High Holidays.
KosherWhat is kosher? How to keep kosher? What does it mean? All that and more, including stories, essays, videos and classes.
Rosh Hashanah 2026Rosh Hashanah, first of the High Holidays, is the Jewish New Year. It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of G‑d as king.

Learning & Inspiration

This Is a Bliss Year!We've got a Shabbat Sandwich year: Shabbat at both ends, and all the other days of the year between... Read More
What Does Judaism Tell Us About Peninah?Is she just the foil and nemesis of her far better known riva- wife Chanah, the heroine of the story... Read More
Sticky Honey-Pomegranate Chicken for Rosh Hashanah Read More
Selichot Began Early Sunday MorningSeveral days before Rosh Hashanah we begin to recite the Selichot, a series of penitential prayers a... Read More
Shanah Tovah to the Chabad.org Family!As the new year of 5787 approaches, we want to wish you, our dear Chabad.org reader, a sweet new yea... Read More