It might be easier to ask for forgiveness and head into the Jewish new year after you have heard a group of talented musicians on Sept. 21 at Congregation Shaare Emeth.The Reform synagogue is hosting a Selichot (prayers of repentance) service with the...

On this day [Rosh Hashanah] the moon is covered, and it does not shine until the tenth day, when Israel turns.  — Zohar On Selichot, we introduce the notions that we will pick up and follow through the days of Awe. Selichot are piyyutim (piyyut from...