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The Birnbaum machzor, first published in 1951, remained a staple of Orthodox synagogues despite a bounty of competitors. (The Open Siddur Project via JTA)
For seven decades, the Birnbaum machzor has been a sure-footed guide to the High Holidays. But is it outdated?
Read MoreWhat is the best way to wish another person a happy and healthy new year on Rosh Hashanah? Let us count the ways, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev of Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation.
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Honey and cardamom baklava is a showstopper dessert that's surprisingly easy to put together. (Izhairguns via Getty Images via JTA)
This Rosh Hashanah, why not side shuffle from tradition and explore other honey-based desserts?
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Based in Brooklyn, New York, musician Michelle Citrin was designated the "Jewish IT Girl" by the Jerusalem Post. (michellecitrin.com)
As part of its celebration of the congregation’s 36th anniversary and the start of the High Holiday season, Bolton Street Synagogue will present a concert by celebrated Jewish pop-folk artist Michelle Citrin at its annual Selichot service.
Read MoreMomma Kalkstein’s Brisket Recipe is a slice of heaven and a delish way to start a new year!
Read MoreKveller’s Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer shares five ways to make some time and space for Elul reflection this year.
Read MoreFrom the start, our tradition has encouraged us to embrace complexity, writes Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder.
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Good Vibes and Clean Phun: Phoam, a Phish cover band, will perform at the “Harvest Music Festival at Pearlstone." (Provided photo)
To celebrate the festival of Sukkot, the Owings Mills JCC will host its first annual “Harvest Music Festival: A Celebration of Sukkot,” featuring live music, food, children’s activities and a beer garden.
Read MoreThe Jewish holiday about impermanence teaches us to work with the environment, not against it, writes Esti Shapiro.
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Rabbi Shais Rishon: "We believe that Jews were scattered to the four corners of the Earth. That means the actual four corners of the Earth." (Provided photo)
Rabbi Shais Rishon, who writes under the pen name MaNishtana, was the featured speaker at this year’s Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Symposium.
Read MoreFrom a “pomegroni” cocktail to an apple confit honey cake to grilled pumpkin, these recipes bring something original to the table.
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