Jewish New Year

There are holidays that burst into the calendar with fireworks, noise, and color—and then there’s Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which arrives in a quieter, almost contemplative way. It doesn’t push its way into the season. Instead, it settles in with the softness of autumn light, carrying the scent of honey cakes, the echo of ancient prayers,…

There’s something strangely powerful about the final days of December. Even if you’re not the sentimental type, the countdown to midnight has a way of pulling you in — the mix of nostalgia,…