Pupil outcome: I can describe different ways Rosh Hashanah is celebrated and the symbolism of some traditions. Key learning points: - Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish new year. - Customs and celebrations associated with...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are so important to most Jews. Key learning points: - Rosh Hashanah is followed by ten days of penitence, leading to the festival of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. - People...

In this episode we examine the topic: What is Yom Kippur?

After George Washington’s inauguration, the divided Jewish communities of the new nation sent him three separate letters. His responses teach us a great deal about America's relationship with the Jewish people.

In this episode we examine the topic: What is Yom Kippur?

Rabbi Meir Bernstein, who has led Chabad of Goshen on Main Street for years, says this year’s holidays feel especially urgent.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tonight. For the Jewish community, it’s a time of reflection and hope. And this year, those sentiments are top of mind given what's happening in the Middle East. Helen Pike has more.

The NYPD has amped up its security and safety tactics ahead of Rosh Hashana.

Rosh Hashana marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days.

Rosh Hashanah began Wednesday at sunset and will end at sundown on Friday.

The NYPD says there are no identifiable threats at this time, but are sending additional resources to houses of worship out of an abundance of caution.

Beth Israel Chabad of Westport/Norwalk, like others across the country, is on high alert due to the turmoil in the Middle East.

The celebrations kick off Wednesday evening. Chef Oscar Diaz is expecting big crowds at the market.

Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

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1. Wide shot Hassidic Jewish pilgrims entering the main entrance to the Tomb of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav, the founder of a group of an ultra-Orthodox sect of Hassidic Jews

2. Mid shot pilgrims around the sacred...

One rabbi and his temple raised more than $50,000 to relieve roughly $5 million in medical debt in the community.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men arrive at Israel's Ben Gurion airport near the coastal city of Tel Aviv after experiencing complicated travel procedures due to the Covid-19 pandemic, while returning from the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)...

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Members of New York City's Hasidic community mark Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, by performing Tachlich - a custom to cast away sins - by the East River in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews make their way to the Ukrainian city of Uman for a pilgrimage to celebrate the Jewish new year (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

Production is in full swing at shofar factories in Israel ahead of the Jewish New Year, which begins on Wednesday evening.

The shofar has been blown for more than 3,000 years, according to Jewish...

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Reston, Virginia - September 4,
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Tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews head to the central Ukrainian town of Uman every Jewish New Year -- which falls on September 18-20 this year -- to visit the tomb of Rabbi Nahman (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)