Why the Wiesenthal Center left the interfaith roundtable

Published on October 19, 2012

Sometimes, only a period of separation will save a troubled marriage. That is why the Simon Wiesenthal Center and other Jewish groups are pulling out of the Christian-Jewish Roundtable. Fifteen liberal Protestant leaders, including those of the Presbyterian, Lutheran and Methodist denominations, chose the Jewish High Holiday season to urge Congress to curtail U.S. aid to Israel.

At 60 for Zikna

By Rabbi Laura Geller
Published on August 29, 2012

The High Holy Day liturgy includes the poignant plea: "Do not cast me off b'eyt zikna," which is usually translated as "when I get old." It is a fear many of us have, but are often afraid to articulate. We live in a youth-intoxicated culture where older people are sometimes invisible.

No immediate threats for High Holy Day security, but warnings to stay vigilant

By Ryan Torok
Published on August 14, 2012

The Los Angeles Jewish community is not facing any security threats related to the High Holidays, but local institutions should still be vigilant, the Anti-Defamation League's Pacific Southwest division said at a community briefing Tuesday.

The sweet rewards of Rosh Hashanah rituals

By Sharon Duke Estroff
Published on September 8, 2007

The change was subtle but undeniable. A slightly deeper shade of brown; carrots cut lengthwise rather than sliced; some scattered sprigs of rosemary. Any other day of the year, such a discrete rift in recipe might have gone unnoticed. But this was not any other day of the year -- this was Rosh Hashanah.

How the field guide was compiled

Published on September 7, 2000

The Journal contacted about 80 synagogues and other organizations that conduct High Holy Days services, from across the spectrum of religious observance.