A central theme of the High Holidays – and Judaism itself – is that to do right by God, people must first do right by each other.
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Most people on GLP-1 drugs can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious observances, but they may need to plan ahead, take certain precautions or be ready to call it quits if they feel ill.
Zionists draw on the military imagery of Hanukkah, while others look to the synagogue prayers that focus on the miracle of divine light.
The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated with the High Holidays: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, repentance and forgiveness are on many people’s minds. But self-forgiveness is important for personal growth, too.
A special forces officer explains why an overreliance on intelligence is a recipe for disaster.
Ancient religious customs have accelerated the evolutionary process of humans becoming more cooperative.
Community is vital in Jewish ritual and tradition, and the High Holidays are no exception, a Judaic studies scholar writes.
Many religions value forgiveness, but the details of their teachings differ. A psychologist of religion explains how Christian and Jewish attitudes compare.
A historian of American Judaism explains how cookbooks across the 20th century have influenced and reflected the shifting tastes of American Jews.
As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they might offer consolation in times of uncertainty.
As Jewish families gather this Passover, many might find solace in the history of the celebrations and how it offers hope for the future.
Dopamine fasting has fast become a fad in the Silicon Valley, as a way to reset the brain’s feel-good chemical. Many religions have advocated fasting for some of the same reasons.
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are quintessentially Jewish holidays, but an ethicist argues that their values around becoming a better human being, transcend any one religion.
An expert explains why the Jewish practice of abstaining from food on Yom Kippur is so out of step with the rest of Jewish tradition.
As Mosul rebuilds, its history is a reminder that people of many faiths lived in cooperation in the city. In the city was the Tomb of Prophet Jonah, venerated by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike.
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Part-Time Associate Professor of Religion, Dickinson College
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Emanuel Ringelblum Professor in Jewish History, University of California, Davis
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Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies, University of Michigan
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Director of the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, University of Arizona
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