Episode 1 The Head of the Year: The Many Themes of Rosh Hashanah
The story of a heroic American POW in World War II can shed light on the three major themes of Rosh Hashanah: kingship, memory, and the sounding of the shofar.
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Episode 2: Coronation Night
On Rosh Hashanah night, Jews crown God as king. What does that really mean? And why do we do it every year?
Episode 3: Puns and Prayers
The evening meal of Rosh Hashanah is filled with short prayers making puns on symbolic foods. Why?
Episode 4: The Yom Ha-Din and the Dean’s Date
A prayer on Rosh Hashanah morning shows how being judged by God can actually be an inspiring experience.
Episode 5: The Laughter of the First Day of Rosh Hashanah
The Torah reading on the first day of Rosh Hashanah reminds us of the remarkable endurance of the Jewish people.
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