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Themes and customs of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. by Rabbi Mordechai Katz A Relationship with God by David Fohrman How can I be angry with God? We're supposed to feel that He's compassionate and loving. The Long Grocery Line by Rabbi Yechiel Spero He had forgotten his wallet at home, and then began the grumbling of the hostile crowd behind him. Love and Fear by Meir Levin In our relationship with parents, spouse and boss -- and especially with God -- we are constantly balancing the need to get close, with the need to keep a respectful distance. Three Vital Blasts by R' Shlomo Wallach On Rosh Hashanah, we blow three different types of shafar blasts. What is the deeper meaning of each? Becoming a Professional Jew by Yehuda Mendelson Rosh Hashana is the day when one plants his vision for life -- determining what will sprout during the year that follows. What Is Slichos?! by Rabbi Nosson Scherman Starting on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashana, Jews around the world say a special set of prayers. What is their depth and significance? The Shofar of Mercy by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan The binding of Isaac occurred on Rosh Hashana, and is symbolized by the ram's horn (shofar). Why We Blow The Shofar by Rabbi Avie Gold Our sages enumerate 10 symbolic meanings for blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashana. Ten Reasons to Stay in the Synagogue For the Shofar Blasts During the Pennant Race by Rabbi Yirmi Cowan What to think about when the shofar is sounded 100 times on Rosh Hashana. No Forgetting Before God by Rabbis Dessler & Carmell On Rosh Hashana, we declare that God's judgment will bring into account even the infinitesimal portions of our motives. Recipes for a Sweet New Year by InnerNet Delicious challah and honey-cut recipes that are sure to make your whole year sweet! The King's Men by Solomon A. Halpern We encounter many strange and frightening things in life. On Rosh Hashana, we discover that these are not by accident, but part of God's master plan. Understanding the High Holidays by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman Rosh Hashana is the time to recreate ourselves, to return to a relationship with God, to strengthen our ties to our heritage. 7 Questions People Ask About Rosh Hashana by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf Is Rosh Hashana a happy day? Why does God judge us? Why do we dip an apple in honey? And more! InnerNet / Heritage House / Subscribe

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