Rosh Hashanah Videos

How the Jewish New Year is celebrated and what it tells us about every human being and our relationship to G-d.

The deepest things can only be said in the simplest ways.

The centerpiece of Rosh Hashanah is blowing the shofar, why do we specifically use the ram’s horn?

A short listing of the traditional, symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah eve.

A very concise listing of the symbolism behind the mitzvah to hear the shofar blasts on Rosh Hashanah.

A central theme in the High Holiday prayers are the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. Discover their deeper significance, mystical meaning and the powerful energy uncovered in calling forth G-d’s mercy.

We are all familiar with the themes of regret, repentance and confession associated with this time of year, yet there’s a more integral element we must first embrace if we want these days to truly be meaningful. (Filmed at Aventura Chabad in Miami, Florida in 2015)

World renowned trombonist, Haim Avitsur, demonstrates his technique for sounding the ram's horn instrument known as a shofar.

Rosh Hashanah is not just the start of a new calendar year; it is the renewal of G‑d’s interest in our world that comes as a result of our accepting Him as King.

A short film conveying a Rosh Hashanah message with humor.

Rabbi Itche Kadoozy attempts to deliver a Rosh Hashanah message. 255 times.

Just a regular, run-of-the-mill Itche Kadoozy video about the meaning of Rosh Hashannah. Except with lots of bee jokes. Don't worry, we made the video and it still doesn't quite make sense to us.

That first day of school, your first job interview, your first day in your own home, the first day of the rest of your life...

What parent can resist the desperate cries of his or her child? The call of the shofar is our raw guttural cry to our Father in Heaven.

Rosh Hashanah is the day each year when we reaffirm and deepen our allegiance to G-d. The sounding of the shofar gives expression to our 'coronation' of G-d as our personal Monarch and as the Supreme King of Kings of all creation. This class will address the puzzling fact that nary a hint of this is to be found in Scripture where we are enjoined to observe this sacred day. (Based on various sources in Chassidic literature.)

A preview of the stimulating and moving events of the month of Tishrei, the Jewish New Year.

A deeper look into the meanings and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year: From crowning G-d as our king to blowing the Shofar and dipping apple into honey.

The High Holidays are often approached with fear, but a closer look reveals an inner core of divine intimacy along with human empowerment and illumination.

Miri tells the story of a neshamah that came down to earth to shine light, but got into big trouble instead—and how a shofar rescued the neshamah from despair.

If you had one wish to be granted by G‑d ... what would it be?

The meaning and symbolism behind the shape of the ram’s horn sounded on Rosh Hashanah.

The shofar as a poignant reminder and symbol of the ram that replaced Isaac at the Akeidah.

Discover the different kinds of shofars used on Rosh Hashanah the world over and get an inside look into how they’re crafted.

Joey and his pals find themselves stranded underwater just as Rosh Hashanah is about to begin!

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year, a time of renewal and change; yet the beginning of the yearly cycle also contains the polar theme of steadfast resolve and continuity.

Rosh Hashanah is like brain surgery. Every little action can have an enormous impact.

A virtual tour across five continents

A Rosh Hashanah greeting from Sara Esther Crispe, editor of TheJewishWoman.org.

Discover the layers of meaning in blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, and how it elicits within G-d great pleasure.

Rabbi Kadoozy astounds the scientific community with this rare satellite footage of planet earth.

Have you ever wondered why we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashnah? Learn all about the meaning of the most central mitzvah of this holiday.

On the first day of Rosh Hashanah we go to a body of water to recite the tashlich prayer, where we beseech G-d for mercy, atonement and a good new year.

Let’s take a close look at honey, the sweet side of nature. What is it, and from where do we get it?

No need to worry that your prayers are getting mixed up in the pipeline... G-d's got millions of callers, but will never put you on hold. He doesn't have a twitter page, but millions follow him. Search for him, this Rosh Hashanah!

Do you take charge of your environment or do you pass the ball around to others? G d appointed each of us as leaders over our spheres of influence and expects us to become a 'ruler' over our surroundings.

Join Bubby and bake the traditional High Holidays round raisin challah, and make tzimmes, the holiday’s special sweet carrot dish.

How the simple sound of the ram’s horn on Rosh Hashanah represents a Jew’s heartfelt cry to G‑d.