As the High Holy Days approach, rabbis in the United States say their congregations are deeply unsettled by antisemitic threats and aware of sharp divisions in their own communities. But many are also determined to embrace the coming days of celebration and…
As a New Year Begins, a Rabbi Reflects on High Tension Among Jews
Monday evening is the beginning of the High Holy Days for Jews around the world, a 10-day period of repentance and celebration, fasting and feasting. The holidays begin with Rosh Hashana, the celebration of the Jewish New Year.