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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Finding forgiveness and self-compassion
Woman with red nail polish holding hands on chest, wearing a silver ring and a white shirt.
“May this be the year we choose / to live our lives fully”
Person walking on a path toward the sunrise, with a mountain in the background.
“may reflection, introspection and soul-searching / help us discover our sacred purpose”
a person stands on top of a cliff with arms outstretched looking out at a cloudy sky tinged with orange light
“We stand on the edge of possibility and loss”
A person walks on a foggy forest trail surrounded by tall trees and mist.
“Evening and morning, ritual and rite, / making order out of chaos”
Leaves transitioning from green to red arranged on wooden planks with fallen leaves scattered around.

Bringing mindfulness to the act of welcoming guests through a chant and series of ritual intentions

a person is setting a table

Envision your breath as a stream of clear light flowing from you into the shofar

a person blowing a shofar with eyes closed

“Have I authored the stories of my Life?”

Person with long hair runs through a field at sunset, with the sun casting a warm glow.

“We are your harvest”

Hands holding a colorful mix of edible flowers, including reds, yellows, and purples.

“Atonement begins closed”

Woman in a red dress stands in a field with her hands clasped, looking upward.

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