The Jewish High Holy Days commemorate concepts such as renewal, forgiveness, freedom and joy. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images As a scholar of the Bible and the ancient world, I am ...

Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from 2020. Story from The Conversation by Samuel L. Boyd, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder.

(The Conversation) – In this time of year, Jewish people observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, usually in September and October. These holidays commemorate ...

“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” This eloquent statement by President Thomas Jefferson certainly rings true today, especially with the ever-present dangers of terrorism faced by many ...

Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from 2020. Story from The Conversation by Samuel L. Boyd, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, University of Colorado Boulder.

(The Conversation) — As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they might offer consolation in times of uncertainty. As a ...

Jewish people observe the High Holy Days in the month of Tishrei in the Jewish calendar, starting this year on the evening of September 22. These holidays commemorate concepts such as renewal, ...