Becoming a covenantal people involves choosing who will be in the group and who will be out. Not surprisingly this results in an interest in group boundaries and anxiety about blurring those lines.

This podcast examines the historical/halakhic sources of the extremely popular custom of tashlikh on Rosh Hashana. It explores the various permutations that led to the development of the contemporary custom and its underlying symbolisms.

We will look at the major themes of the holiday of Sukkot.

What does the Torah’s very limited description of Rosh Hashana teach us? Through textual comparison and rabbinic literature much can be inferred about the holiday and its traditions.

The High Holiday service traditionally commences with an authorization for the community members to pray with the transgressors in their midst. What are the origins of this medieval custom and what is its significance today?

David Silber shares his insights on the Seder and the Holiday of Passover. Chag Sameach!

An exploration of Channukah's connections to the holiday of Sukkot, the Temple Service, and sacred space.