Rosh Hashanah 1 pg. Guide

Yom Kippur 1 pg. Guide

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HIGH HOLY DAY SERMONS

Elul: Period of Preparation
Rosh Hashanah: Introduction
Shofar Symbolism
The Custom of Tashlich
Yom Kippur: Introduction

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Teshuva: Approach others whom you may have hurt during the past year and seek their forgiveness. Our tradition teaches us that for sins between the individual and God, forgiveness is guaranteed, but for forgiveness between one individual and anther, we must actively seek their forgiveness.
Tefilah: Attend services at a Synagogue near you.
Give Tzedakah.
Send Shanah Tovah greetings to family and friends.
Hear the sounding of the Shofar.
Study the story of the Akedah - the Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) and/or Bereshit - the story of Creation (Genesis 1).
Visit the burial place of loved ones.
Share a festive meal with family and friends featuring sweet foods for a sweet new year (such as apples & honey).