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Episode 2·Sep 5, 2024
Coronation Night
Explore the significance of crowning God as king on Rosh Hashanah and why this annual tradition holds deep meaning for the Jewish community.
Journey Through The Mahzor·Episode 1·Sep 4, 2024
The Head of the Year: The Many Themes of Rosh Hashanah
The 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.
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