How the Jewish New Year is celebrated and what it tells us about every human being and our relationship to G-d.

Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.

Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad of Jamaica, who will masterfully introduce us to the unique Jewish year of 5787 with Rosh Hashanah being on Shabbat. Prepare to be inspired, and most importantly, be ready to celebrate the new Jewish year.

Recited on the first afternoon of Rosh Hashanah near a body of water, preferably containing live fish; it expresses prayerful hope that G-d cast our sins into the murky depths of the sea and is rich in symbolic and mystical meaning.

A short listing of the traditional, symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah eve.

Raised in a strict Christian home, Chaya Rivka was abused and afraid. Then she discovered her father's Jewish heritage and became a Jew herself, today living in Israel with dozens of grandchildren.

A short and sweet video on how to do Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Chazan Aryeh Leib Hurwitz masterfully presents the classic cantorial rendition of Kol Nidrei, the opening prayer of Yom Kippur.

Learning to blow shofar for the first time? Familirize yourself with the shofar sounds and get expert tips and guidance from a master shofar-blower and musician.

Watch these simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the mitzvah of wearing a Tallis.

A Torah of Action: The level of Torah that was revealed to Moshe

At the very beginning of Yom Kippur, before Kol Nidrei, we declare: “With the sanction of the Omnipresent, and with the sanction of the congregation, by authority of the Heavenly Court, and by authority of the earthly court, we hereby grant permission to pray with those who have transgressed.” All agree that on this day, there are no differences between Jews; they all stand united as one in the presence of G-d.

Discover the different kinds of shofars used on Rosh Hashanah the world over and get an inside look into how they’re crafted.

Get ready for Rosh Hashanah and watch a demonstration of the Shofar blowing service, which includes the preliminary verses, the blessings and the sounding of the shofar.

How to perform the havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of Shabbat and festivals.

Rosh Hashanah is the day each year when we reaffirm and deepen our allegiance to G-d. The sounding of the shofar gives expression to our 'coronation' of G-d as our personal Monarch and as the Supreme King of Kings of all creation. This class will address the puzzling fact that nary a hint of this is to be found in Scripture where we are enjoined to observe this sacred day. (Based on various sources in Chassidic literature.)

Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewish holiday.

Sukkot is a Jewish holiday celebrated by taking off work, celebrating in a hut, and waving unusual bouquets. This video will give you the whole story.

The Talmud derives many laws of prayer from how Chana prayed. Explore what is unique in Chana’s prayer and why it serves as the ultimate model for prayer to bring real change.

What is Yom Kippur all about? Unpack layers of meaning embedded in the requirement that we neither eat nor drink for the duration of this most holy and solemn of days.

Learn all about sounding the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah; how to blow the shofar, the practical laws and customs, and its special significance.

How to prepare mentally and emotionally for Rosh Hashannah as the 48-hour period on which we connect to our "higher self" by crowning G-d as King.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

The Torah reading of Ha’azinu consists of a song delivered by Moses on the last day of his life. In it he exhorts the Jewish people to be faithful to G-d, and calls upon the heavens and earth to bear witness.

Rabbi Kadoozy astounds the scientific community with this rare satellite footage of planet earth.

Good folk, when they repent, cry over their bad deeds. Really good folk, saints, Tzaddikim, cry over something else altogether.

The meaning of the word "Amen," when to say it, and why.

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

Two little stick men in a park discuss methods of staying connected to G‑d.

We recite a blessing before and after eating in acknowledgment of G-d for sustaining us.

The parsha of Haazinu contains 52 verses and the mnemonic is the name Kalev. Explore the coded message in the mnemonic and its connection to the general themes of the parshah.

Learn Rashi’s commentary on the role of heaven and earth mentioned in parshas Haazinu, in contrast to the wording in parsha Nitzavim.

The secret message in how Haazinu is divided and sung by the Levites in the Beis Hamikdash.

Blessings for success in the practice of law. Every Jew has to prepare their case at this time to be presented before the Heavenly Court on Rosh Hashanah.

On Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded of the Jewish mother’s dedication and self-sacrifice in fostering our nation’s deep commitment to G‑d.

A deeper look into the meanings and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: From crowning G-d as our king to blowing the Shofar and dipping apple into honey.

If you had one wish to be granted by G‑d ... what would it be?

Watch these inspiring Rosh Hashanah and High Holidays videos and learn its traditions and meaning

That first day of school, your first job interview, your first day in your own home, the first day of the rest of your life...

What parent can resist the desperate cries of his or her child? The call of the shofar is our raw guttural cry to our Father in Heaven.

The meaning and symbolism behind the shape of the ram’s horn sounded on Rosh Hashanah.

How the simple sound of the ram’s horn on Rosh Hashanah represents a Jew’s heartfelt cry to G‑d.

What is the purpose of the Ten Days of Repentance? Is it a time of solemn introspection or a time of rejoicing? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 25)

Understand the meaning and the structure of the Rosh Hashanah prayer services and "why we do what we do."

Rabbi Itche Kadoozy attempts to deliver a Rosh Hashanah message. 255 times.

Just a regular, run-of-the-mill Itche Kadoozy video about the meaning of Rosh Hashannah. Except with lots of bee jokes. Don't worry, we made the video and it still doesn't quite make sense to us.

How to prepare mentally and emotionally for Rosh Hashannah as the 48-hour period on which we connect to our "higher self" by crowning G-d as King.

Rosh Hashanah is not just the start of a new calendar year; it is the renewal of G‑d’s interest in our world that comes as a result of our accepting Him as King.

The Divine attribute of Malchut (Kingship) is described as the bridge between G-d's infinity and His presence within finite creation.

From the story of the prophetess Chanah, we learn the proper way to approach G‑d and express our needs. (A text-based discussion of the first chapter of Samuel I.)

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 52 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The prophet Isaiah declares: “Seek G‑d when He can be found, call to Him when He is near.” The Talmud explains: “This refers to the Ten Days of Repentance between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”

This series examines three major themes of the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1) the coronation of G-d, 2) a time of judgment, and 3) a time for repentance.

Rosh Hashanah as the yearly coronation of G-d as king. First in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah as the yearly Day of Judgment. Second in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the ten days in between are a time of "teshuvah" (returning to G-d.) Third in a 3-part series about the High Holidays.

G‑d is on the campaign trail to be crowned as King of the Universe again this year, and He wants your vote.

Joey and his pals find themselves stranded underwater just as Rosh Hashanah is about to begin!

Several times a year, the Rebbe would write a "michtav klali", a public letter addressed to "all sons and daughters of Israel wherever they may be." In this lecture, we review one of those letters, a Rosh Hashanah message from 1974

Rosh Hashanah is like brain surgery. Every little action can have an enormous impact.

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year, a time of renewal and change; yet the beginning of the yearly cycle also contains the polar theme of steadfast resolve and continuity.

On Rosh Hashana we read in the Haftorah about the birth of the prophet Samuel. Childless for many years, one year on Rosh Hashana, his mother Chana offered a prayer that elicited the Divine blessing resulting in his birth. The Talmud states that Chana's prayer is the model which all prayer aught emulate. This class will explain how to access the awesome power of prayer any time and especially on Rosh Hashana. (Likutei Sichos vol. 29, p.182)

Discover the layers of meaning in blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, and how it elicits within G-d great pleasure.

A deeper look at the many reasons enumerated in the teachings of the Sages for shofar, and the underlying theme it conveys.

There were times of great struggle and doubt, but the Benjamin family surrounded themselves with a loving community, positivity, and the stubborn faith that things would turn out OK.

Once a year, Jews stop everything: no eating, no drinking, no work and no worldly distractions. The day can feel very serious, and yet, Yom Kippur has an element of joy. Learn all about this holy Jewish holiday.

Uncovering the story behind Moshe’s special donkey, the same one used by Avraham and eventually Moshiach himself.

To understand the secret of prayer, we must take a close look at the Tefillah of Chanah. The power of prayer is that it creates radically new realities.

The Talmud derives many laws of prayer from how Chana prayed. Explore what is unique in Chana’s prayer and why it serves as the ultimate model for prayer to bring real change.

A short and sweet video on how to do Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

You may know what the last two mitzvos of the Torah are, but do you know why they were chosen to be the last two?

We serve Hashem in two distinct ways, both encapsulated in the essence of Rosh Hashanah. These two models are reflected in Nitzavim and Vayelech.

Join us for a special lecture by Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad of Jamaica, who will masterfully introduce us to the unique Jewish year of 5787 with Rosh Hashanah being on Shabbat. Prepare to be inspired, and most importantly, be ready to celebrate the new

The Master Gardener of the universe takes pride in everything about you.

Watch a cute video and see what a mezuzah is all about.

John Corre details the biographies of Benjamin Disraeli and Sir Moses Montefiore and notes some overlaps and similarities in their respective stories.

Ferziger discusses modern Israel's land scarcity issue with regards to burial and a proposed solution called likkut atzamot which echos ancient Jewish burial customs.

Dr. Sher discusses the history of the Rylands library, the various collections of Jewish documents contained there, and iconic jewish manuscripts that can be found there.

Do we know how to fully give gratitude? We can learn it from the mitzvah of Bikurim, the first fruit. Unpack the view of the Sifri vs. the approach of the Talmud. There are two ways to show gratitude to Hashem.

Why even the tiniest crack in a stone of the Beis Hamikdash is a massive problem. A detailed analysis of Rambam on these laws of the Beis Hamikdash.

Celebrating the Jewish children of Australia and their incredible Torah knowledge!

Compare and contrast the various types of forbidden mixtures, and discover how and why Shatnez is different.

Is Hashem in breach of his own mitzvah of paying your workers as soon as they complete their work? When we do a mitzvah should we be rewarded immediately?

What is the role of a Jewish officer of the court? A careful reading of Rashi tells of two types of officers.

A closer look into Rambam on what happens when all the justices on the Sanhedrin can’t find anything positive to exonerate the defendant. Can a Jew ever be a truly lost cause?

Rashi illustrates how some things are only prohibited because of our poor choices.

Why we need to give lots of tzedokah in Elul.

Did you know that the Jewish people dedicate an entire month to prepare for the New Year? Watch this explainer on the month of Elul.

We all know that Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, but it’s really so much more than apples dipped in honey. Learn all about this profound holiday.