High Holidays

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The High Holidays, which comprise Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar. A time to take stock of our live, seek forgiveness, and start fresh, this season invites us to reflect on what matters most to us and to return to our deepest selves.

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An approach to prayer through praise.
A small boat on calm water beneath dramatic, dark storm clouds, surrounded by mountains.
This contemporary Al Het speaks to us in 5786/2025.
a group of people standing in shadow, holding hands
“May we discover shattered shards scattered amidst pebbles / floating on seaweed / pressed up against mountain cliffs…”
Jagged mountain peaks covered in greenery under a hazy, pastel-colored sky at sunset or sunrise.
“If we open onto teshuvah / We might push through the gate of compassion…”
Stone archway with cobblestone path, leading to a garden and another arched window beyond.
“Did you know nesher might have meant vulture? people say that…”
A large bird of prey with outstretched wings soars above a dark, blurred forest background.
“What are my hollow prayers, compared to this, / this whirling, twirling, joyous atonement alive?”
Ballet dancer sitting on cobblestones, adjusting pointe shoes, shown in black and white.
“Blessed are You, the One who Regenerates, for feeding the honeybees so they can feed all of life, and for spreading sweetness that heals.”
Several bees are flying near the entrance of a beehive, with a blurred green background.
“We can begin with an intention, a posture to do better.”
Two hands held open together, palms up, against a soft, blurred outdoor sky background.
A song and teaching for Yom Teruah
An archery target with colored rings stands outdoors on a grassy field.

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