Epilogue: The Most Famous Image of Yom KippurA famous painting shows how the Torah connects Jews across generations in one story. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36752020
The Sukkah of JonahIn reading the Book of Jonah on Yom Kippur, we're inspired to try as hard as we can to achieve repentance before the opportunity is gone./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751995
One and One: The AvodahThe recitation of the High Priest's service on Yom Kippur helps us reflect on the purposes of our own lives./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751980
YizkorThe traditional prayer for those who have past demonstrates the unique Jewish approach to continuity./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751965
The Gravity and the Confidence of Communal ConfessionThe repetitive nature of the Yom Kippur amidah emphasizes the connection among Jews across time and space./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751950
Judaism vs. the GerrymanderWhen we sin, we create parts of our lives where we pretend that God's presence is no longer there. /episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751940
The Feast and the FastYom Kippur and Shabbat seem radically different, but the mahzor suggests that they’re closely linked./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751930
The Enduring Power of Kol NidreiThe unusual prayer that opens Yom Kippur has lasted for generations because it teaches an important Jewish lesson about freedom. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751915
The Assembly Above and the Assembly BelowA short prayer uttered by the leader prior to Kol Nidrei expresses the metaphysical nature of Yom Kippur./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751905
The Soul and the ScrollBefore Kol Nidrei is recited, at least one Torah scroll is removed from the ark and held during the service. Why? Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751895
Brokenness, Repentance, and RepairThe first occasion of repentance in Jewish history can serve as a model for our repentance today. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751875
On Water's Edge: The Meaning of TashlikhA sermon by Rabbi Norman Lamm shows us how the Tashlikh service focuses our thoughts on God’s kingship and on our own agency. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751865
The Structure of Musaf and the Meaning of MemoryThe musaf prayer of Rosh Hashanah is unlike any other, but its central theme is the obligation of Jewish memory. /episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751855
Un'taneh Tokef: The Most Beloved Ashkenazic High Holy Day PrayerA story from Natan Sharansky’s time in Soviet prison shows us how this great and poetic prayer binds Jews together. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751840
Rosh Hashanah and Mother's DayThe love of parents for their children is a reflection of God’s love for us, which can be felt powerfully on Rosh Hashanah. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751830
The Akeida and the Blessings in Our LivesAs the Torah reading of the second day of Rosh Hashanah shows, to be a Jewish parent is to be a custodian, not an owner, of your children. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751820
Rembrandt's HannahA painting by the great Dutch master, depicting a scene read on Rosh Hashanah, helps demonstrate what God demands of us as parents to children. Supplemental Materials:/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751810
Shofar, Part II: Learning to ListenThe shofar demonstrates the power of listening, as exemplified by Sanford Greenberg, Art Garfunkel, and Rabbi Norman Lamm./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751795
Shofar, Part I: The Most Ancient of InstrumentsHow the battle over the Western Wall between Jews and the British colonial authorities can teach us about the meaning of the shofar./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751785
The Laughter of the First Day of Rosh HashanahThe Torah reading on the first day of Rosh Hashanah reminds us of the remarkable endurance of the Jewish people./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751775
The Yom Ha-Din and the Dean's DateA prayer on Rosh Hashanah morning shows how being judged by God can actually be an inspiring experience./episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751760
Puns and PrayersThe evening meal of Rosh Hashanah is filled with short prayers making puns on symbolic foods. Why?/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751750
Coronation NightOn Rosh Hashanah night, Jews crown God as king. What does that really mean? And why do we do it every year?/episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751735
The Head of the Year: The Many Themes of Rosh HashanahThe 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. /episode/index/show/c6b1bfe5-e957-4100-b4cb-21b8cafb99a3/id/36751715
