High Holiday Resources for 5781

The 5781 High Holiday season is different than all those that came before. Confronted with a global pandemic, we cannot gather to worship and celebrate together in person. We are reimagining what communal prayer will look like, while also taking advantage of the potential for solitude that can offer space for the deep introspection of preparing spiritually for the New Year. We are mourning losses, praying for health and safety, while finding creative opportunities to think differently about the powerful rituals of this time of year. We have gathered new resources to inspire you for this transformative time of year. May you be blessed with good health and a sweet year, and may you be written in the Book of Life.

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On this Rosh Hashanah we crave connection

What We Crave: An Opening Blessing for Rosh Hashanah 5781

Questions to reflect on for the new year

Writing and Reflection Prompts for Elul

Walking in a labyrinth as spiritual preparation for the High Holidays

A Guide to Walking the Labyrinth for the Jewish New Year

Texts and reflection questions for each day of Elul

Daily Reflections for Elul in Anticipation of the Year 5781

Mizrachi-Sephardi recipes, blessings & kavannot for 5781

Blessed You’ll Be: Mizrachi Rituals & Recipes for 5781

“to say the Name and live another day”

Avodah

Tashlikh ceremony using bird seed instead of bread crumbs to protect wildlife

An Eco-Sensitive Alternative Tashlich Ritual for Those Unable to Access Flowing Water

“Adonai, how beautiful is Your name”

No Matter How Many Times

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