In celebration of this year's Rosh Hashanah, the Online Library is sharing some online resources to provide inspiration and insight into the traditional celebration of Rosh Hashanah and wishing all of our students, who celebrate a peaceful Jewish New Year...
The Art Of Blessing the Day: Poems With a Jewish Theme by Marge Piercy
With titles such as "the Ark of Consequence", "the Aunt I wanted to be" and even one dedicated to Matzo, this book of poetry offers readers a combination of wise, occasionally whimsical often wizened view into all the Jewish holidays. So, if you have a kvetch about the kaddish or need sympathy after tsimmis with your zun...this may be the book to break out during the week's repentance.
Musaf Service for Rosh Hashanah
Students can listen to the moving music of the service, starting with the HIN'NI by renowned Moses J. Silverman, (who passed away 40 years ago this year). Silverman, a fourth generation cantor was known as a melodic meister, who's voice was heard and known across Chicago's temples (mostly performing for the Anshe Emet synagogue). Much of this service is not orchestrated in the earliest Musaf services but has developed throughout the years. In this particular recording are also the voices of the composer/cantor, Joshua Lind, Rabbi Israel Goldfarb (brother of liturgical composer, Samuel Elizier Goldfarb) and most notably, Vaudeville and Yiddish Musical Theatre composer, conductor and personality, Abraham Ellstein.
Rosh Hashanah Recipes For a Sweet New Year
Heading home for the high holidays? Want to build a better brisket or swap out your Tsimmis for a tastier version. This is the place to find all recipes old and new to put the 'yum' into your yom kippur kreplach and coffee cakes!
We wish you all a happy New Year...and for those of you, who may be repenting for studies...below is a link to our webinars page, which is full of fabulous tips on how to make the most of your Online Library:
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