Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Michael Zedek. (Photo courtesy of Rabbi Michael Zedek)
September 23, 2024, 3:38 pm
Rodef Shalom guest lecturer encourages attention to everyday burning bush moments
Days of Awe and ordinary days can both be awesome, says Rabbi Michael Zedek
By Adam Reinherz
Glazed roast chicken with caramelized quince (Photo by Jessica Grann)
September 22, 2024, 10:19 pm
Glazed roast chicken with caramelized quince
Caramelized quince pairs beautifully with roast chicken and a side dish of wild rice.
By Jessica Grann
2024 American Honey Queen Kaelyn Sumner, an educator for the American Beekeeping Federation, poses with Pittsburgh Honey in the Squirrel Hill Market (Photo by Abigail Hakas)
September 22, 2024, 12:29 pm
From local hives to exotic flavors: Where to find the best honey for Rosh Hashanah
Western Pennsylvania is flush with local honey brands that offer a wide selection of honeys and honey-flavored treats. Here are a few to try.
By Abigail Hakas
A shofar is raised near the Western Wall. Photo via iStock
September 20, 2024, 3:53 pm
This holiday season rabbis are thinking about Israel — and say you should too
'Being able to refocus and center our highest values feels even more important this year'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by PhotoMIX Company via Pexels)
September 9, 2024, 2:09 pm
Kosher wines to complement the fall holidays
Here are suggestions for richer, fuller-bodied wines that pair well with hearty fall foods and Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
By Uriel Marcovitz
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September 20, 2023, 11:39 am
Bomb threats target US synagogues on Rosh Hashanah, but few interruptions reported
All of the cases were ultimately deemed not credible and no incidents of violence were reported during the weekend holiday.
By Philissa Cramer
Former president Donald Trump posted a bizarre Rosh Hashanah message Sept. 17 addressed to "liberal Jews" who "voted to destroy America and Israel."(Image via Truth Social. Design by Jackie Hajdenberg)
September 20, 2023, 10:58 am
Donald Trump wishes happy Rosh Hashanah to ‘liberal Jews who voted to destroy America and Israel’
“Wake Up Sheep. What Natzi / Anti Semite ever did this for the Jewish people or Israel?” read the text of the image.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Jewish pilgrims gather to pray in Uman, Ukraine, Sept. 12, 2023.. (Wolfgang Schwan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
September 14, 2023, 9:10 pm
Thousands of Jews flock to Uman for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage despite wartime warnings
The annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage that pays tribute to the influential Hasidic Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
By Gabe Friedman
College students are all smiles before enjoying an evening of matzah with 400 friends. Photo courtesy of Chabad on Campus
September 14, 2023, 5:22 pm
Jewish groups on campus collaborate to expand engagement
Partnership between Chabad on Campus and Hillel JUC models beneficial Jewish life
By Adam Reinherz
Spiced honey cookies (Photo by Jessica Grann)
September 8, 2023, 5:03 pm
Adding some spice to honey cookies
A one-bowl recipe that can be mixed by hand
By Jessica Grann
Braised red cabbage (Photo by Keri White)
September 7, 2023, 4:45 pm
Colorful Rosh Hashanah sides
Braised red cabbage with apples and honey; Masala string beans
By Keri White
Honey pomegranate chicken for Rosh Hashanah (Photo by Jessica Grann)
August 31, 2023, 4:21 pm
Honey pomegranate chicken for Rosh Hashanah
A flavorful and easy recipe
By Jessica Grann
'Binder Bound and the Mizbeyach,' by Ben Schachter
August 21, 2023, 4:38 pm
Pittsburgh artist retells the binding of Isaac, with a Sephardi gloss
'Et Shaare Ratson' was composed almost 900 years ago. Ben Schachter finally illustrated its text
By Adam Reinherz
Universe by Yurii Rashkovskii courtesy of flickr.com.
October 7, 2022, 12:43 pm
Risk, repentance and reward
The impact of spiritual change and growth is one of the universe’s eternal mysteries.
By Jonathan Weinkle
President Joe Biden delivers remarks before a menorah lighting ceremony in celebration of Hanukkah in the East Room of the White House, Dec. 1, 2021. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
September 22, 2022, 9:56 am
Biden to host first-ever White House Rosh Hashanah party
As vice president during the 2009-2017 Obama administration, Biden hosted Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot receptions, the first vice president to do so.
By Ron Kampeas
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