From apples dipped in honey to pomegranates, dates, fish, carrots, and round challah, the Rosh Hashanah table is filled with foods that carry prayer, symbolism, and hope. Discover the meanings behind the traditional simanim and how to incorporate them beautifully into your holiday meal.

Part Two

Elul is the ideal time to conduct a personal relationship audit before Rosh Hashanah. In Part Two of this series, discover practical Torah guidance for repairing relationships through forgiveness, gratitude, humility, and honest self-reflection. Drawing on the wisdom of the Baal Shem Tov, Rambam, Sefer HaChinuch, Mesillas Yesharim, Rav Kook, the Alter Rebbe, and other classical Jewish sources, this article offers a practical roadmap for strengthening our relationships with others—and, in turn, deepening our relationship with Hashem as we prepare for the Days of Awe.

The Relationship Audit: The Elul Guide to Repairing Relationships Before Rosh Hashanah (Part One)

As Elul begins, Judaism calls us to look beyond personal spirituality and examine the relationships that shape our lives. Drawing on the Rambam, Rabbeinu Yonah, the Chafetz Chaim, and classical Torah sources, Part One explores why repairing relationships is central to teshuvah, how unresolved conflict affects our spiritual growth, and why reconciliation with others is an essential step before Rosh Hashanah.

Claire Zeiter returns as the original Girl on a Diet, revamping her original column for AMI magazine back in 2011-2012. In this weekly installment Claire reveals what works on her personal weight loss journey.

A thoughtful approach to feeling young at any age—through movement, rest, nutrition, and daily habits that support lasting energy, wellbeing, and a more balanced life.

Looking to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way? Learn how to build better habits around nutrition, exercise, and daily routines to support lasting results without restrictive dieting.