Rethinking the Tishrei Holidays: Ritual, History, and Renewal

This four-part series explores the history, psychology, and evolution of the autumn holidays. From the ancient roots of the shofar, Yom Kippur, and Arba’at Ha-Minim to the heartbreaking updates to the Yizkor liturgy post-October 7, we will examine how these sacred rituals adapt to historical trauma while continuing to offer deep personal, theological, and emotional meaning today.