As a non-Jewish follower of Yeshua the Messiah, I'm slowly learning the prayers of Israel. This machzor was clear and very easy to use. With it, I was able to fill Rosh Hashanah with words of praise to our Creator. You can always expect works of great quality from Artscroll.
The best machzor around:
Artscroll have produced a sensational machzor, that is a much needed addition to the english speaking jewish world. And even hebrew-speakers will like the machzor. It is, like all of their publications, professionally designed with clear directions on what to say when. The additional piyuttim are either in a smaller type or placed in the back. The artscroll translation is inspiring and useful. The commentary and introduction are exceptionally brilliant and inspiring beyond words and if all you do is... more info
To better understand the 'davvaning':
I often have this Machzor with me on the holidays. I find it especially helpful when I want to know the meaning of the lines of the 'Piyyutim'. The translations are not always elegant but they are I believe true to the basic meaning. And even though I know Hebrew quite well, I often need the English translation for understanding.
I also commend what might seem to some, the very literal explanations given of various parts of the service in this Chumash.
They help me and strengthen my faith and... more info