Of all the New Year observances across cultures and continents, Rosh Hashanah is unique

San Diego Pops concludes its summer season on a high note Sept. 2-4 with its popular 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular. The San Diego Symphony swings into action Sept. 30, with a program titled “Thibaudet Plays Ravel Concertos.”

The Jewish people waged battles unlike other nations. Most peoples went to war skilled in the art of killing, arrogant in both their strength and power. They entered the conflict certain of the outcome. The Jew, however, did not go to battle in the same way. Jews took precautions, because for them, going to war was anything but common.

Congregation Beth Am offers educational opportunities for Jews of all ages and creates innovative new programs for teens

New documentary exploring the real Aleichem comes to San Diego Sept. 2

A Bakery From the Streets of New York

London’s Forman family brings a bit of Jewish flavor (and gourmet smoked salmon) to the 2012 Olympics scene

Extracting Wisdom

Legendary drummer Max Weinberg thunders into town with his touring band

Yom Kippur Mass Apology Form

Thespian Society

Israel Scouts comes to San Diego and links local kids to a land many of them call home

Israel’s Save a Child’s Heart project treats childhood heart diseases in young patients from developing countries

The Purpose of the High Holy Days

Being Real on Reality TV

Jerusalem is becoming increasingly popular not for its religious or historical draws, but for its arts and cultural scenes

Indie musician Jakob Martin owes a lot of his growing success to his Jewish upbringing in San Diego

A complete listing of services at synagogues across the region

A sweetened, raisin-studded round challah loaf and a rich cinnamon apple coffeecake ring ensure a sweet beginning to 5772

The Israel scholar and commentator will speak at StandWithUs San Diego’s launch event

First, my confession. And it comes with a slice of guilt. I never liked the High Holy Days. In fact, as the thoughts of family and friend-filled Passover Seders would start to fade each year, I would begin to think about the impending Days of Awe with a knot in my stomach and a distaste [...]

Photographer Alon David has an eye for making photos look more like art

Anthology serves up first class dining and entertainment six nights a week

Rosh Hashanah wouldn’t be the same without apples and challah dipped in honey, and Marshall’s Farm makes it kosher

ADL programs train high school and college students to be advocates for Israel, Jews and humankind