Rosh Hashanah
Jewish man in tallit blowing shofar outdoors, banner design. Rosh Hashanah celebration (Photo by Liudmila Chernetska via iStock)
September 9, 2026, 1:26 pm
The origins of Rosh Hashanah
"Hush, for the day is holy; do not be sad.”
By Tim Miller
'Jews Praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur' by Maurycy Gottlieb. (Image via commons.wikimedia.org)
September 4, 2026, 3:23 pm
Books, beauty and beginnings will be addressed this Rosh Hashanah on Pittsburgh’s pulpits
'How do we move through uncertainty? How do we thrive when the future is frightening?'
By Adam Reinherz
Lauren Mallinger stands near the Kavod Garden. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
September 2, 2026, 6:00 pm
Squirrel Hill resident helps ready memorial garden before 9/11 and start of Jewish new year
'There’s just a lot of goodwill in that garden'
By Adam Reinherz
(Photo by PhotoMIX Company via Pexels)
August 27, 2026, 10:18 am
Sweet beginnings and bold reds: A Rosh Hashanah wine guide
Mead, apple-infused wine and more
By Emma Riva
Rosh Hashanah is a time when we should feel gratitude, according to RAbbi Avi Weiss. (Photo by photovs, iStock.com)
September 25, 2025, 9:25 am
For a good new year, start with gratitude
Gratitude, born of humility, awakens us to the beauty of people and details around us that we too often take for granted.
By Avi Weiss
Photo by John Theodor via iStock
September 17, 2025, 9:41 am
Hearing hope in the shofar
The promise of the New Year — to turn the page, begin anew and lay down the burdens of the last year — feels elusive.
By William Daroff
Tim Miller is a writer living in Pittsburgh. He is online at wordandsilence.com. Caravaggio’s “Sacrifice of Isaac” (Image in public domain, via Wikimedia)
September 16, 2025, 9:18 am
The beauty of imperfection
The message of Elul through Yom Kippur “is that human change is really possible."
By Tim Miller
Apples and honey are only part of the recipe for a sweet new year. (Photo by Lilachd via Pexels)
September 15, 2025, 4:18 pm
With Rosh Hashanah nearly here, rabbis tell Pittsburghers to be thoughtful, pray and make peace
Spiritual advisers share sentiments as High Holiday season arrives
By Adam Reinherz
If a shofar blasts in an empty hall, will anyone listen? (Photo by Israel Torres via Pexels)
August 29, 2025, 5:43 pm
Mind, body and soul: Pittsburghers ready for Rosh Hashanah through study and movement
'It’s about returning to who we are, checking in with who we are and who we are meant to be'
By Adam Reinherz
August 11, 2025, 12:39 pm
Rosh Hashanah art contest!
Winner's art will be featured on the Chronicle's High Holiday cover.
(Photo by Crazypaco via Creative Commons)
November 5, 2024, 4:05 pm
Falk Lab School apologizes after ‘offensive’ Bread and Puppet performance
Troupe performed on Rosh Hashanah
By David Rullo
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
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