High Holidays

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In our season of reckoning, what to remember when abuse stories break in Jewish communities

The National Council of Jewish Women’s CEO and scholar-in-residence share tips for centering survivors as Jewish communities grapple with painful revelations.

Is it safe to attend Rosh Hashanah services? Should kids? Your COVID-19 High Holiday questions, answered.

Once again, deciding how to observe the High Holidays involves calculating risk. We help you think through the considerations.

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I can’t fast for Jewish holidays without being reminded of our toxic diet culture

Diet culture had sucked the spirituality out of my fasting. During Taanit Esther, I could sense my brain spiraling back into an unhealthy place. I was disappointed with myself, but soon learned that I was not alone.